In brief
DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
620 Glasgow, Scotland Permanent contract
Construction Manager
27/02/2025
The Bachy Business has a number of forthcoming opportunities which will need a competent delivery team to be mobilised and managed. The opportunities cover a broad spectrum of activities and scopes including earthworks, reinforced concrete, enabling and geotechnical works.
The Construction Manager will lead a team of operational roles to safely and efficiently deliver these projects. They will be responsible for the efficient running and resourcing of site operations to support either a large individual project or multiple projects while achieving excellence in safety, quality, sustainability, and efficiency, ensuring consistency with the Bachy Soletanche processes and systems.
The Construction Manager will interact internally with the Scotland management team, Senior Leadership Projects Division, Operational Employees, as well as externally with Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Regulatory Bodies.
Key Accountabilities:
* Ensure that the process strategy and culture of Bachy and its impact on project delivery is clearly communicated and understood by site staff teams.
* Work with the Project Manager to oversee all site activities including logistics, temporary works, plant, and people interface to ensure safe execution of the works.
* Ensure the efficient management and review of various sub-contractors.
* Manage the programme for the deployment of site staff and plant to the projects.
* Build a good working relationship with various project departments to ensure correct plant and tools are selected and delivered to the project sites in a timely manner.
* Ensure all work carried out on site complies with work procedures and the BMS.
* Partner all projects within the area of responsibility to ensure the right quantity, quality, and skills mix of operatives are provided within agreed timelines.
* Ensure apprentices and workforce are fully developed to maximise their competence.
* Work closely with the process team (operations, preconstruction, commercial, plant, resource, QA, and design) to ensure effective and efficient project delivery.
* Ensure all operations team comply with the Bachy business Management System through support and audit.
* Manage, develop, and coach site teams to ensure deliverables are met.
* Promote a culture of safety among all site staff to ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
Essential Qualities/Experience:
* Good understanding of civil engineering construction including piling, enabling works, earthworks, reinforced concrete.
* Minimum of Managers & Professionals level CPCS Qualification.
* Civil Engineering Degree / HND preferred.
* Commercial awareness to recognize changes from intended scope.
* Clear customer focus and drive.
* Ability to effectively manage conflict and negotiation.
* Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety Management.
* Experience in delivering major infrastructure projects.
* Knowledge of training requirements within the BMS.
* Team player, action taker, positive attitude.
Desirable Qualities/Experience:
* Project Management qualification.
* Strong computer skills focused on Excel, Word, PowerPoint; ideally conversant with MS Project.
* Previous management experience in a similar Geotechnical environment.
* Experience of working with a blue-collar workforce.
Why us?
When you join the world's largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you're part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.
Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment, ensuring fair treatment for all candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and pregnancy/maternity.
Entity
Bachy Soletanche is a leading specialist in modern geotechnics and foundation engineering. We bring our experience, innovation, and expertise together to deliver the highest quality ground engineering solutions. Our designs and advice are based on reliable evidence and relevant experience, ensuring successful outcomes based on collaboration, mutual respect, and well-resourced teamwork.
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