Technical Construction Manager - Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom - Freyssinet UK

Description

Job Description Freyssinet forms part of the Soletanche Freyssinet Group, a name that is respected worldwide for delivering innovative solutions and pushing the envelope of civil and structural engineering achievement.

Originally a specialist in bridge components and post-tensioning, Freyssinet has successfully expanded its portfolio of products and services into repair, protection and strengthening of structures: specialising in diagnostic surveys, repairs, refurbishment, bridge bearings and cathodic protection to reinforced concrete in the building, civil and marine sectors.

In 2007 the Freyssinet Group adopted the 'Sustainable Technology' tagline.

Its products and services offer high value-added solutions which are synonymous with sustainability, our aim is "to do more with less materials and energy", setting us apart from conventional solutions.

The Pre-Construction and Special Projects Department of Freyssinet oversee pre-construction activities for non-standard repair and new build projects. This includes heavy handling and sliding, complex temporary works, prestressing, deck construction and de-construction, and UHPFRC projects.

The Pre-Construction and Special Projects Department also manages our early contractor involvement (ECI) activities with the support of our design and operation departments.

The primary role of the Pre-Construction Technical Manager is to undertake the day-to-day management of Special Projects (in the Pre-Construction phases) and ECI projects.

This includes providing technical leadership, scope development/management, developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing design and methodology solutions, and commercial co-ordination.

Ideally the Pre-Construction Technical Manager role will also contribute to the business in several secondary activities.

The Pre-Construction Technical Manager will also provide follow-on support to the Operations Team implementing Special Projects, and support the department Director in generating new business leads, bidding for new works and overseeing technical development activities.

Undertake the day-to-day management of Special Projects (in the Pre-Construction phases) and ECI projects
Provide technical leadership in Special Projects and ECIs, driving technical excellence and innovation.

Support the Pre-Construction Director with the tender process for Special Projects including coordination with Sales, Estimating, Operations, and Technical Solutions.

Work in close collaboration with Sales, Estimating, Operations and Technical Solutions by providing technical expertise throughout the whole project life cycle, such as;

• Provide expert advice and propose best solutions, techniques and construction methods for contracted works.
• Assist site to address unexpected issues involving construction methods or product application
• Promote our technical solutions, products, and range of services to solve our clients engineering and construction challenges. Keep up-to-date with advancements in the Freyssinet techniques

Manage and mentor engineers involved in Special Projects and ECI projects

BSc/Master degree in civil/structural engineering

• Highly technical, specialist civil engineering background
• Ability to generate opportunities through networking and communication
• Experience of highly technical temporary design solutions
• Complex Temporary Works Deck construction