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    Senior Construction Manager - Suffolk, United Kingdom - Mace

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    Our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. As the world around us changes and new challenges arise, we have a greater responsibility than ever before to create opportunities for communities and people to thrive. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our .

    Delivering complex projects faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before is down to the exceptional people who work at Mace – people who hold the same values but who have different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas.

    The project:
    Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. The project will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved right from the start of such a historic project. Work to date has primarily focused on enabling works for site readiness. Work is commencing with great speed in the following areas: road, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and the build of modular and industrial facilities.

    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 senior construction delivery team, taking direction from construction lead and project senior leadership team, providing guidance to wider team.
  • You will build relationships to manage and influence senior 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.
  • Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate the construction works, reporting to the construction site director.
  • Support the review and approval of contractor risk managements by the PC team.
  • Support the on-going development of the construction phase plan, and its implementation and compliance on site.
  • Support and monitor arrangements for managing health and safety throughout the construction phase.
  • Consult and engage with workers about their health, safety and welfare.
  • Monitor site to ensure that suitable welfare facilities are provided from the start and maintained throughout the construction phase.
  • Support and ensure that all workers have site-specific inductions, and any further information and training they need.
  • Support and monitor arrangements to prevent unauthorised access to the site, wherever practicable.
  • Integrity - Always do the right thing:

  • You will work to ensure that budgets and other operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
  • You will support the senior construction delivery team in influenc ing 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 managers and other 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 Team s, creat ing a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.
  • You'll need to have:

  • Degree or other industry recognised qualification in construction management, civil engineering, or similar related sector.
  • You have tertiary qualifications in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering or construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience.
  • You are SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder.
  • Experienced on medium to large scale infrastructure civil projects.
  • Experience in the delivery of more than one of the key disciplines, -Highways, Rail, Utilities, Site Establishment, Earthworks, Piling.
  • Good knowledge of health and safety and CDM requirements.
  • Ability to build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.
  • You'll also have:

  • 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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