Head of Construction

4 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Siemens Full time

Job Family: Engineering

Req ID: 418017

To create a better future, you need to think outside the box. That's why we at Siemens Mobility, need innovators who aren't afraid to push boundaries to join our diverse team. Bring fresh thinking that will continuously improve what we do and how we work. Got what it takes? Then help us create lasting, positive impact in mobility

Siemens Mobility is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader to spearhead our construction and installation project delivery efforts within the rail infrastructure business. As Head of Construction, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful execution of Construction works within our diverse portfolio of rail projects, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and timeline benchmarks. With a strategic mentality and a passion for innovation, you will be responsible for all aspects of construction operations, from project planning and resource allocation to subcontractor management, site supervision and the responsibility of stores, vehicles, and equipment. This role reports directly into the Executive Director of Operations where a reactive and collaborative approach will ensure success. Your role is national, and you'll need to be available to travel frequently.

You'll make an impact by

  • Leading a team of 200 employees with typically the order of 800 resources to site.
  • Fostering solid relationships and demonstrating visible leadership as a key member of the operations leadership team.
  • Operating with improvement and innovation at the heart of your delivery.
  • Being reactive and available to deal with complex challenges and discussions.
  • Driving a safety focussed regional construction function to support the wider Rail infrastructure business.
  • Embedding both industry best practice and innovation into the work of your wider team to ensure consistency, excellence, and improvement.
  • Providing management, maintenance and reporting of critical resource forecasts and requirements for a range of staff including the sourcing and distribution of third-party workers (TPW)
  • Leading the cost effective and safety focussed management of logistics strategy impacting the success and delivery of construction activities.

Your success will be grounded by

  • Your leadership background in the Rail industry, specifically Rail signalling and site work.
  • Visible experience within construction management within a large organisation.
  • Proven experience in managing a large national team, including the planning and distribution of resource.
  • Experience within a safety critical environment with safety at the heart of your focus.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in a complex environment.
  • Exceptional ability to listen actively and respond appropriately.

You'll benefit from

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

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