Construction Manager

3 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty UK Full time
About the role
Balfour Beatty have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Construction Manager to work with our amazing Power T&D team.
You will need to be able to Plan, manage and deliver site activities and to support Project team to deliver the construction works.

Safely and sustainably deliver the construction works to programme, cost and quality

Ensure the sufficiency of people & systems to deliver the construction activity

Support and develop an environment where the construction team can thrive and succeed

Ensure effective management of client and stakeholders

Review, monitor and improve construction performance

Provides management, leadership and inspires a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a common goal

To determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements, objectives and constraints; time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefit
What you'll be doing
Manage Site Managers / Project Engineers to ensure that all work undertaken satisfies all required safety and technical policies and procedures

Plan the work and oversee the requirements for necessary materials, plant and equipment

Oversee the requirements for resource and then manage staff for the project

Manage the construction site(s) on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control

Ensure that all work is carried out according to NRSWA and be responsible for effective liaison and collaboration with Highways Authorities, Local Authorities and other Utilities providers etc.

Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress

Check design documents

Responsible for a working environment which ensures the achievement of all safety and environment legislation, engineering and customer standards.
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:
Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery

Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts

Proficient in commercial/project management communications

Experience in implementing safe systems of work

Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the
organisation

Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others
to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the
team where required

Commercially astute

Able to undertake work in high pressure situations

Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics

Record of a solution-based approach to problem solving

Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the
team

Communications – Verbally, Written, Presenting

Communicate and check understanding of daily briefings

Two way communication eg brief out weekly safety pack

Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence

Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical
stakeholders

Effective personal and social skills

Awareness and promotion the benefits of diversity and inclusion

Identify and drive personal development
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
Experience of working on a variety of project types

Proficient on O365

Holds a current driving licence
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent
Why work for us
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