Construction Manager - Birmingham, United Kingdom - VGC Group

VGC Group

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our Client is a global organisation who are looking for a Construction Manager based out the Midlands site. Our Client is a global construction organisation who are working on a major project in the United kingdom.

In this role, you will be reporting to the Project Manager and 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 achieve excellence in safety,quality, sustainability and efficiency, ensuring consistency with the Balfour Beatty Business Management System being used by SB3.

As a Construction Manager, you will ensure a consistent approach across all subplots.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ensure that the process strategy and in particular the culture of SB3 and its impact on project delivery is clearly communicated 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 Balfour Beatty Business Management System through support and audit.
Manage, develop and coach site teams to ensure that deliverables are met.
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

The following qualities/experience are essential:

Minimum of Managers & Professionals level CPCS Qualification.
Clear customer focus.
Clear drive and ambition.
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.
Experience in delivering major infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of training requirements within the BMS.
Understanding of piling and diaphragm wall techniques.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

Project Management qualification.
Strong computer skills focused on Excel / Word / PowerPoint and ideally and ideally conversant with other software, e.g. MS Project.
Previous management experience in a similar Geotechnical environment.
Experience of working with a bluecollar workforce.