E&I Construction Manager required at TMF Capenhurst

One of the major UK construction and infrastructure companies is looking to appoint an Electrical & Installation Construction Manager to join their team in on site at TMF Capenhurst.

This is a temporary position initially for 2 months.

Role purpose:

To provide a strategic operational management plan to enable successful project delivery, strong leadership of multi-disciplinary team, and facilitation of strong links with other teams within and external to the project.

Key responsibilities for this role are:

• Take overall responsibility for the successful completion of the construction programme meeting or exceeding all contractual obligations
• Monitor delivery of the project, identifying risk and opportunities and working with key stakeholders to optimise project delivery
• Assess the 'buildability' of the proposed design, and ensure that design teams produce feasible designs within the required timescales
• Lead the delivery of construction works, ensuring compliance with all company processes and protocols
• Manage and develop the supervisory and engineering team, and lead project steering groups/cross discipline action groups, as required.
• Responsible for the monitoring and management of construction budgets
• Ensure that HS&E Targets, KPIs are set and managed, monitor the effectiveness of the HS & E management system, lead/review accident investigations and carry out periodic safety and Environment Tours & risk reviews and implement safety improvements options
• Manage the implementation of systems and processes for Right First Time approach
• Overall ownership of Handover Documentation for section
• Set targets and KIP's in line with key outputs and monitor performance, reporting section progress, driving lean initiatives and carrying out constructive analysis of the fully resourced programme, and monitor/manage sub-contractor performance against KPI's
• Ensure production of operational target programmes to reflect overall construction programme
• Chair weekly team leader meetings to review strategic performance on site, report progress and reasons for difference within project review meetings
• Liaise with off-site function for knowledge sharing and best practice
• Identify longer term strategic training to support individual development as required
• Set and align targets and KPI's in line with budget forecast, oversee the preparation of a cost plan and manager cost Value, through leading weekly cost meetings and identification and action regarding improvement areas
• Manage the procurement of subcontractors and advise on commercial aspects/preferred attendances and operation risks to the scheme and migration options
• Produce the risk schedule for section, review and update
• Support the work winning process by providing technical input

The ideal candidate will have following essential skills and experience:

• Experience working within regulated/nuclear environment is essential
• Qualifications in Electrical installation
• Practical understanding of construction techniques and detailing
• Experience in the management of a wide range of construction operations, including phasing and contingency planning, together with testing and handover
• Highly numerate, with strong commercial skills, with a collaborative leadership style:
• CSCS Card, and must be SMSTS Qualified
• Strong Decision making ability
• Strong communication and problem solving skills able to provide expert technical knowledge to support work winning
• Substantial experience with H&S management in an operational setting, including method statements, accident/incident investigation, knowledge of current H&S legislation and proficiency in the use of H&S management
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately and experience in implementing systems improvements
• Experienced in resource allocation and up skilling
• Knowledge and experience of links between design teams and operational delivery
• Experience of using sub contract of KPI's to manage performance
• Able to set targets, in line with budget and commercial requirements
• Able to product financial forecasts, track progress against programme and identify elements for cost recovery
• Working knowledge of the standard suite of contracts

The following qualities/experiences are desirable:

• Proven track record in managing and leading large teams, recruiting talent, mentoring and developing team members
• Local & Sector knowledge for supply chain and external contacts purposes and for environmental and regulatory requirements
• Successful track record in making independent, objective judgements
• Has achieved professional accreditation and undertakes extra-curricular activities to advance the profession (eg RICS, MCIOB)
• Holds a current driving license

To apply for this role please send through your CV for consideration and we will be in touch should your experience match our criteria.

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