Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Suffolk

Project Type: Ground Engineering & Large-scale Engineering Construction

Role Summary:

Responsible for the efficient running and resourcing of site operations in order to support the work of either a large individual project or multiple projects whilst achieving excellence in safety, quality, sustainability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure that the process strategy and in particular the culture and its impact on project delivery is clearly communicated and understood by site staff teams;

* Work with the Project Manager to oversee all site activities including logistics, temporary works, plant and people interface to ensure safe execution of the works;

* Manage the programme for the deployment of site staff and plant to the projects;

* Build a good working relationship with the various project departments to ensure that the correct plant and tools are selected and delivered to the project sites in a timely manner and that they are fit for purpose;

* Ensure that all work carried out on site is in strict compliance with the work procedures and the BMS;

* Partner all projects within the area of responsibility to ensure the right quantity, quality and skills mix of operatives are provided within agreed timelines – both at site set up and during the full life cycle of the project;

* Ensure apprentices and workforce are fully developed to maximise their competence;

* Work closely with the whole process team (to include operations, preconstruction, commercial, plant, resource, QA and design), to ensure an effective and efficient project delivery;

* Ensure that all the operations team comply with the Management System through support and audit;

* Manage, develop and coach site teams to ensure that deliverables are met and ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

Required Skills & Experience:

* Minimum of Managers & Professionals level CPCS Qualification;

* Previous management experience in a similar Geotechnical environment;

* Experience in delivering major infrastructure projects;

* Knowledge of training requirements within the BMS;

* Understanding of piling and diaphragm wall techniques.

* Ability to effectively manage conflict and negotiation;

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally;

* Knowledge of Health and Safety Management