Construction Manager

Construction manager

Location – Twickenham

Rate – Competitive

Duration – 12 months plus contract

My client is a Tier 1 contractor based in Twickenham, who is currently looking for an electrical engineer with water industry background.

Responsibilities:

• Safety Leadership: Implementing and enforcing health and safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Resource Management: Overseeing the efficient management, coordination, and optimization of labour, plant, materials, and supply chain resources.
• Cost Control: Collaborating with the Commercial Team to develop financial forecasts, conduct final cost, and value reviews.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring all construction activities strictly adhere to project specifications and quality standards.
• Project Management: Utilizing your proven track record in construction project management to effectively lead, manage, and problem-solve.
• Teamwork: Fostering a collaborative work environment and demonstrating strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate site teams.
• Scheduling and Reporting: Monitoring and reporting project progress against established timelines (Primavera P6 software and APHEX Short Term Planning).

• Ensure the project is running on time, using Last Planner techniques.
• Keeping the project within H&S regulations
• To manage the project Budget alongside the Commercial team and ensure the project runs to budget
• Stakeholder management – including Senior Management and the Client
• Management of all teams on site – including Site Supervisors/Operational Teams/Sub-contractors
• Ensure the project is running in line with clients needs.

Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of best practices in construction management, including experience with MEICA assets.
• Possession of a relevant safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely).
• Experience working with CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook), and project management methodologies.
• Operational and commercial awareness within the utilities sector.
• Working knowledge of the IChemE Burgundy Book Form of Contract (Target Cost), particularly Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the water or another utility sector.
• Strong leadership skills to promote collaboration, safety, and quality within site teams.
• Ability to monitor and report project progress against P6 programme.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of construction requirements.
• Experience with Last Planner methodology, including "make, ready, needs, and short interval control."
• Willingness to challenge established practices for continuous improvement in quality and value.
• Possession of CSCS/EUSR and SMSTS certifications.
• Familiarity with Water Industry specifications and standards (e.g., WIMES, CESWI).
• Understanding of Water industry technical requirements and working practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour in a multi-trade environment.

• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to work
• Enthusiastic, Collaborative approach
• Able to take the lead with client interfaces and manage project delivery on technical and business aspects of team outputs.