Do you have proven experience with Telecoms for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects?
Are you experienced in managing construction projects within a nuclear or other highly regulated industry?
If the answer is yes, please proceed on and get in touch today!
The Opportunity
Our client is currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager - Telecoms supporting a major nuclear Project. The Telecoms scope consists of private radio, public mobile networks and fibre across the whole main development site. This is a varied telecoms scope across a challenging site, you'll lead on key elements of the delivery to ensure the sites key dates and objectives are met.
This role will engage with key Telecoms stakeholders such as Vodafone, BT and private radio contractors. The telecoms infrastructure is essential to support the construction of the Nuclear Power station. This is both a delivery and operational role and will be involved in procurement for new contracts required, project delivery for installing new infrastructure, on site quality checks of workmanship, and operations for the installed infrastructure.
Once the initial fibre and radio equipment is installed the operations side is key to monitor the performance of the infrastructure in line with the workforce and the construction site developments. As more people, plant & steelwork come on site this will put more stress on the systems installed causing potential capacity and interference issues. The Telecoms team need to ensure the initial infrastructure caters for the peak capacity, but interference issues will be hard to avoid due to amount of steelwork and concrete being constructed. The construction manager will need to work with contractors to put in enhancements as the site develops and new areas are created which can’t be planned for.
The role
As the Telecoms Construction Manager, you will play a vital role in resolving technical radio and fibre issues, risk mitigation, change management maintaining high standard of compliance with site standards. On site inspections are expected as part of this role to monitor quality of construction work as it progresses – this is part of the NEC supervisor role.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
Resolution of technical issues on site
It is expected this role will need to be on site 3 days a week minimum with 5 days being required in some instances depending on activities going on
Technical Quality checks of workmanship throughout the construction phase on site and handover. Taking the role as Supervisor within the NEC contracts
Lead on delivery for areas of the scope to ensure key dates are met within Budget
Building Working Relationships: Develop strong working relationships with other teams’ contractors and internal. Good Stakeholder management within the wider project is vital for success on this project. This scope is just a small part of the puzzle, and the key is working out where it is fits in
Coordination: Responsible for effective coordination with Utilities Construction teams, including Design, Temporary Works, and Consents Managers, to ensure compliance with DCO and best practices
Internal Stakeholder Coordination: Ensure effective coordination with internal stakeholders, such as the Consents, environment, planning, quality, health and safety team
Change Management: Manage changes efficiently to deliver the construction programme
Risk Mitigation and Opportunity Realisation: Proactively identify and initiate early warnings to mitigate risks and issues and to maximise opportunities
Change Control Management: Lead the management of change control through established processes, participating in the design change review process as needed.You will have the following qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project or Construction Management, or a related field.
Proven experience in telecoms project with some experience within large construction projects.
Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
In-depth knowledge and experience of managing telecoms projects including fibre, private radio and public mobile operators.
Experience working on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
Competent at checking quality of telecoms workmanship.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Risk management and problem-solving skill.Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity to join a leading nuclear company at the forefront of nuclear technologies and believe you have the relevant skills and experience our client desires, then apply today to avoid missing out!
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