Construction Manager Exeter, England
Job description
Construction Manager
Our Company
Since its formation in 2000, Network Plus Group has gone from strength to strength following successful contract awards and acquisitions. The Group comprises Network Plus Services, Go Traffic Management, Capital Traffic Management, EOS and Network Plus Multi Utility.
Network Plus is now one of the UK’s leading utility and infrastructure providers, with offices and depots stretching from Carlisle to the South coast. We deliver services to clients and the public 24/7/365.
Core services include repair, maintenance, construction and installation of utility and infrastructure assets. We provide traffic management through our sister businesses; Go Traffic Management and Capital Traffic Management. Vegetation management and tree cutting activities are provided through EOS Contracting.
We pride ourselves on hiring and retaining fantastic people. We aim to be inclusive and respectful in the way we develop our people.
Our Role
As a Construction Manager, you will lead a multi-disciplined team, ensuring that all operations of the schemes/contract(s) are performed on time, to specification and within specific Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental guidelines. Specific Productivity, Cost and Risk benchmarks shall be set and the Construction Manager will monitor and/or report on these during construction. Close liaison with the Stakeholders will be maintained throughout and programmes updated regularly to show progress.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for someone to:
· Manage the scheme/contract ensuring daily supervision is in place to supervise and manage the workforce (direct and subcontract labour)
· Manage effective and efficient planning of the work; ensuring co-ordination between the schedulers, Supervisors, Site Support and operational gangs
· Ensure efficient procurement and cost management of sites, depots, vehicles, plant, PPE, materials and scheme/contract resources
· Collaborative with other Area Managers to share ideas, resources and learning to ensure a consistent and unified service across all areas of the scheme/contract
· Work closely with the scheme/contract design team to ensure any new work is fit for purpose
· Identify engineering opportunities prior to schemes being planned to improve operations delivery and/or cost effectiveness and subsequently managing and monitoring the change process for these schemes
· Work collaboratively with Health & Safety advisors to promote best practice across all works
· Undertake regular inspection and audit of operational teams to include sites, depots and teams.
· Ensure Employee appraisals are undertaken as required by company procedures.
· Ensure all Health & Safety standards are being adhered to across all design works
· Ensure any CDM regulations (principle contractor responsibilities) are being adhered to across all works
· Identify and resolve any third party restrictions (easements, bridges and structures) by liaising with the relevant stakeholders
· Develop strong and regular communication links with clients, colleagues and Local Authority officers
· Performance manage staff at multiple sites as and when required, including all day-to-day HR issues. Manage staff retention including recruitment for multiple sites and succession planning
Experience and Qualifications
· Health & Safety qualification an advantage
o IOSH and or NEBOSH
o SMSTS Qualification minimum
· Relevant qualifications and authorisations
· Experience of working in Utilities
· NRSWA Supervisor Street works qualification
· Deep Excavation knowledge and experience
· Good management skills
· Financial and commercial awareness
· Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
· Full UK Driving Licence
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find here - https://networkplus.co.uk/privacy-and-cookie-policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
