Senior Civils Manager

19 hours ago


Iver, United Kingdom OCU Full time

With OCU progressing on our Journey of Growth we are seeking a Senior Civils Manager to join our team in Iver. This pivotal role involves overseeing civil engineering projects from planning to completion ensuring safety timeliness budget adherence and quality standards. The Senior Civils Manager will lead the project team manage resources effectively and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to achieve project goals

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan manage and coordinate civil engineering projects from inception to completion.
  • Develop project strategies timelines and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Monitor project progress and performance against established plans.
  • Lead and manage a team of engineers site managers subcontractors and support staff.
  • Assign tasks set priorities and provide guidance and support to team members.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Ensure that all work meets required quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement quality control procedures and conduct regular inspections and audits.
  • Address any nonconformities and take corrective actions as necessary.
  • Promote and maintain a strong health safety and environmental culture on site.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and company policies.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients consultants and key stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and resolve issues.
  • Provide regular project updates and reports to stakeholders as required.
  • Monitor project costs and expenditures against approved budgets.
  • Identify costsaving opportunities and manage financial resources effectively.
  • Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior management review.
  • Administer contracts including tendering processes negotiation and contract management.
  • Ensure that all contractual obligations are met and disputes are resolved promptly.
  • Manage variations and claims in accordance with contract terms.

Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience as a Senior Civils Manager Leading a team of 5 direct reports and in excess of 30 teams
  • Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
  • Excellent project management skills including planning scheduling and resource management.
  • Sound knowledge of health safety and environmental regulations.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively.
  • Commercial acumen and experience in contract management and cost control.
  • Problemsolving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.

Company Information:

Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customerfocused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU One Company United.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.


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