Construction Manager

Job DescriptionThe Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) project currently involves the planning, design and construction of circa 320km of new strategic, large diameter, clean water interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure across Anglian Water's region. The SPA Alliance is also taking on responsibility for the future interconnector pipelines, a further 260km of strategic interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure.The Construction Manager will lead on the management of quality, cost and timely delivery of all construction activity carried out on site through the leadership of Site Managers and on-site resources. Whilst being primarily focussed on managing construction deliver, the role must always adopt a wider pan-Alliance view, modelling appropriate Alliancing behaviours and leadership skills within integrated teams. The Construction Manager will manage their local construction delivery team to ensure all construction activities are provided in compliance with the scheme deliverables from a developed solution, through project milestones to project completion in conjunction with the Delivery teams.There are a number of positions which will be site-based and each located at Colchester and North Norfolk#LI-KP1ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the site construction teams including directly employed operatives within their portfolios to deliver projectsDelivery of construction out performance within approved budget and to an agreed time frame - facilitate project construction kick off meeting and lead health checksResponsible for the performance of tier 2 suppliers in relation to Safety, Time and Quality Take the lead with Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsal and Fit for Assembly sign-off with the Project Installation and Assembly Manager (PIAM)Work with the Lead Construction Manager to establish long term resource needs, future view on resources and future (labour, plant and materials)Proactively inform or escalate any shortfalls or gaps in resources against the delivery plan and take appropriate steps to remedyEnsure ongoing short-term planning of project needs to maximise resource utilisation. (labour, plant, and materials)Lead, manage and integrate the construction team including supply chain, all stakeholders and CustomerCompliance with Health & Safety legislation and policies, Construction Phase Plan, Environmental legislation and policiesComplete regular CSIR audits and embrace teams to report all observations and near missesEnsure all operatives of all tiers have the relevant training, valid accreditations, and training certificates to undertake the required construction activitiesUtilise standard products & principles of assembly where possibleEnsure constructability reviews are incorporated into all schemesSeek new ways of implementing best practices from Partner home organisations and the wider construction sectorKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceExperience of managing operational resources in a construction environmentWater Industry construction experienceLeadership skills Ability to operate at all levels to suit need and the situationAble to manage conflicting demandsInspires, encourages & supports the team to achieve critical tasks & outcomesAdopts a can-do attitude & willing to be hands on if required to achieve the deliverablesQualificationsHNC/Degree in Civil or Construction Management Site Management Safety Training SchemeSite Environmental Awareness Training SchemeCSCS Card black minimumMinimum HNC or equivalent qualification i.e., NVQ Level 6Full UK driving licence