The Opportunity
You will be managing projects within the Infrastructure Business Unit in the Water streams from contract award through to completion, ensuring acceptable financial outcomes while adhering to quality, safety, and environmental policies. You will report to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of the project and your personal experience/ability.
What you will be doing
Resource allocation and management of site staff.
Reporting to the senior manager on department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme.
Ensuring safe systems of work and the company safety policy are practiced.
Enforcement and monitoring of the Division’s Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.
Management of projects/contracts.
Communication at all levels regarding the progress of projects.
Line management/supervision of Sub Agents & General Foreman.
Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman, and Gangers.
What we will need from you
Essential:
Civil Engineering/Construction management degree.
Desirable:
Chartered status or approaching.
Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training e.g., attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H&S Management, etc.
Proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients e.g., LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem.
Proven experience from an engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience.
Site qualifications:
CSCS card
SMSTS (5 day)
First Aid at Work (4 day)
National Water Hygiene card
What we can offer you
Competitive salary
Car allowance
26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
2 days volunteering opportunities
Flexible and agile working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional membership fees
Flexible benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
Dental Insurance
Travel insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions
Who we are
Our clients are a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out company. They deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.
It is our people who make us a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate while remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We are currently working towards Investors in Diversity accredited status.
Please note we do not have a licence for sponsorship