Construction Manager

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in September subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

Rail and sponsored services are also responsible for maintenance and renewals on the TfL owned or leased parts of London overground. This includes all assets between Highbury and Islington to New Cross/New Cross Gate and station assets on the West Anglia lines. These maintenance and renewal activities are contracted to a 3rd party, the infrastructure maintenance contractor "IMC".

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will work as part of the construction delivery team, taking direction from the construction lead and project senior leadership team.
• You will build relationships to manage and influence stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• You will build a strong working relationship with your clients and support the construction lead in turning the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
• The maintenance delivery manager will be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of the works under his/her management, from the commencement on site to handover and completion.
• Ensuring the IMC plans and manages works of all disciplines to ensure compliance with the relevant standards, safety cases ACAs etc.
• Manage external and internal contractors/suppliers to deliver the works safely and within programme and budget.
• Reporting concerns from internal/external customers, the public, statutory undertakers, adjacent property owners etc. and implementing driven actions to satisfy the safety case and promote good PR.
• Reporting to emergencies involving works, evaluating the problems, liaising and advising and implementing agreed remedial works to minimise adverse consequences to the business.
• Examining options to address deficiencies in asset condition and making recommendations to fulfil the business needs.
• Maintaining a contract and project control systems to monitor works, programmes and costs.
• Ensure that the TfL and industry standards are applied consistently so that quality of outputs is maintained.
• Liaison with IMC management to ensure effective co-ordination of works, projects, inspections and investigations.
• Managing design contracts and interfaces using the maximo asset management system.
• Plan, control and implement maintenance and renewal activities
• Meet all requirements for safety, quality and value for money.
• Report progress, slippages, opportunities and threats to the success of the asset management and renewals plans.
• Meet the relevant specifications and agreed targets for cost and time scale
• Ensure the IMC is providing value for money
• Advise where renewals activities could be more economically delivered by others

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will be responsible for the structure and/or fit out of specific areas or packages, and ensuring they meet quality and safe working standards.
• You will support the senior construction delivery team in influencing the long-term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will support other Managers and junior members of your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
• You will provide technical expertise and support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.

You'll need to have:

• Able to gather information on straightforward business processes/requirements for ensuring adequate management and control.
• Able to progress and chase outstanding actions to ensure the team and portfolio achieves its objectives.
• Good all-round data and business analysis, requirements specification and technical report writing skills.
• Strong communication and personal skills with a demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels across a wide range of disciplines. Ability to act in a calm and constructive manner under pressure and evaluate situations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively advise senior management in respect of allotted tasks and risk management.
• Experience of preparing of reports and make presentations.
• General office management experience in a railway or comparable industries e.g. transport/asset management.
• Experience of preparing budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the relevant line manager.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Good organisation and planning skills including a working understanding of project planning.
• Good numerical skills.
• Good team working and a flexible approach.
• Experience of defining and prioritizing resource needs and planning accordingly.
• Proven delivery track record of management of site issues in a railway environment.
• Experience of managing site diaries.
• Experience of applying resources to different work packages.
• Experience of preparing excel spread sheets, review reports and reporting procedures.
• Be accountable for their own safety in the construction site environment (including site offices) and the operational railway.
• London overground experience either from the supply chain or directly is highly desirable.
• Experience of interfacing with asset management systems e.g Maximo.
• Decide priorities of conflicting tasks.
• Recommend, influence and gain acceptance to courses of action
• Directs and prioritises co-ordination activities of the relevant project team.
• The jobholder may work alone or with direct assistance and will have responsibility for a few tasks at any one time.
• The jobholder must be able to influence others at all levels to achieve his / her objectives.
• The Jobholder will need to be effective in the management of their workload ensuring that a high level of support is provided.
• The jobholder will provide support to the construction delivery team and other staff involved with the project.
• Day to day responsibility to be set by either the senior construction manager or any delegated senior manager.
• The jobholder will need to liaise with the RSS health and safety managers to produce and maintain H&S documentation.
• The job holder will need to liaise effectively with supply contractors for both method statement review process and construction planning look ahead.

You'll also have:

• Working towards membership of MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Construction management expertise.
• Developing commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading parts of construction projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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