Construction Manager (Project Manager)

My client is a World Leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.

They are presently delivering a prestigious Water Infrastructure Framework which covers the counties of East Sussex and Kent.

They are seeking to employ, on a permanent basis, a Construction Manager with a solid background in Civil Engineering projects.

Ideally, you will based in or around the East Sussex or Kent area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

You will work on Frameworks within the Environment Business, who are experienced in successfully delivering schemes of varying sizes, predominately to the Water Industry, across both Treatment Waste and Water schemes, delivering both Design and Build.

Key Accountabilities:

• Co-ordinate and control initial site set-up, the ongoing construction site activities, actively installing company systems and procedures;
• Rigorously apply effective planning techniques, method analysis and controls to ensure the most effective and continuous use of resources and Sub-contractors
• As a Construction Manager you will undertake the role of Safety Supervisor as appropriate and actively maintain and enforce safety standards as required by statute and in accordance with our Safety Policies.
• You will also ensure the Commissioning, HS&E and Construction Management Plans are fully implemented and maintained.
• Recognise that Health and Safety considerations are central to all tasks and contribute to ensuring safe working environment for all
• Actively participate in the company's business planning process. This will involve input to implement the Action Plan to achieve both short term objectives and long term strategic targets.
• Establish and maintain links with clients, determine customer satisfaction levels.
• Produce data as required to facilitate accurate reporting for inclusion in Management Board Papers.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with all company functions to improve all levels of communication so as to benefit and support the overall business objectives.
• Plan, co-ordinate, maintain and develop staff and operative levels to effectively undertake current and prospective workloads
• Participate and actively encourage both training courses and on the job training
• Monitor and record individual performances encouraging and disciplining as and when necessary
• Provide members of the site team with clear job descriptions defining responsibilities.
  

About You:

• Site management experience in the water and wastewater industry (ideally although not essential)
• Proven track record of successfully leading site teams
• HND/HNC or degree (IMecE)
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent IT skills - with experience of using PowerPoint, excel, outlook and use of the internet
• Strong leadership and motivational skills with the drive and focus to deliver results through teams
  

You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes.

• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to delivering the best.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honest.
• Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.