Construction Manager in Port Talbot

Construction Manager in Port Talbot

Port Talbot Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Randstad UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a mega construction project focused on sustainability and modernisation.
  • Company: Join Tata Steel's innovative decarbonisation project in Port Talbot.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 35 days holiday, competitive pay, and lifestyle discounts.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and mentoring.
  • Why this job: Be part of a historic engineering project that makes a real impact.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in industrial construction management and safety qualifications required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

Are you an experienced Construction Manager from an Industrial environment? Do you consider yourself to be an advocate for safety, organisation and collaboration? Are you based in or around Port Talbot? We have a fixed term Construction Manager role available within Project Invictus, Tata Steel's state of the art decarbonisation project, with the building of a new electric arc furnace that will be the largest in the world. This role is ideal for someone with significant industrial construction management experience within a complex engineering project. The successful applicant will be safety qualified and conscious, as well as IT literate, and an approachable, confident, reliable source for stakeholders.

Role: Construction Manager

Rate: competitive and based upon experience. Role is Inside IR35.

Contract length: Initially until March 2028

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 36.5 hours per week. Start times between 07:00 and 08:30. 7.5 hours per day with Friday a 6.5 hour day.

Start: ASAP but pending the successful completion of a medical, which does include a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities:

  • Playing an imperative role in delivering a mega project with sustainability and modernisation goals
  • Taking responsibility for leading construction activity across a complex site
  • Coordinating works across different disciplines and with various contractors and stakeholders
  • Ensuring world class Health and Safety is carried out at all times and challenging risk, non compliance and planning, and guiding the construction schedule
  • Managing resources, supporting engineering and procurement teams in accordance to the above
  • Ensuring all activity is conducted safely, effectively and within project milestones
  • Mentoring teams to resolve on site challenges and supporting their decision making
  • Working with senior project leaders to be updated on progress, risk and opportunities
  • Managing a large programme of works that will leave a lasting legacy

Qualifications:

  • Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree holder
  • Additional Management qualifications would be an advantage
  • Safety qualifications: NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent
  • Project management qualification: Prince2, PMP or equivalent would be an advantage
  • Deep understanding of HSE requirements, CDM regulations and embedding SSOW
  • Prior experience within an Industrial Construction environment (5+ years)
  • Prior experience within a large scale/complex engineering project (5+ years)
  • Strong understanding of Steel fabrication, including welding and industrial facility construction
  • Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to nature of the works)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skill
  • Good IT literacy skill, especially with MS Office
  • Previous use of Primavera P6 or MS Project and familiar with BIM environments
  • Confidence liaising with stakeholders of all levels
  • An advocate for continuous improvement, maximum safety at all times and positive attitude towards problem solving
  • To be part of a historic piece of Engineering and infrastructure history in the world

Benefits:

  • Advice and editing on your current CV
  • Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
  • Paid holiday of 35 days per annum (including Bank Holidays)
  • Annual pay review
  • Bonus scheme subject to business performance
  • Leading pension scheme which is 10% employer contribution against 6% employee contribution
  • Lifestyle benefits including restaurant and retail discounts, Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover discounts, local discounted services and employee assistance programme for mental, physical and financial well being

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

Construction Manager in Port Talbot employer: Randstad UK

Tata Steel is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to be part of Project Invictus, a groundbreaking decarbonisation initiative in Port Talbot. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and employee well-being, we provide competitive benefits including 35 days of paid holiday, a leading pension scheme, and lifestyle discounts. Our work culture promotes continuous improvement and professional growth, making it an ideal environment for experienced Construction Managers looking to make a lasting impact in the industrial sector.

Randstad UK

Contact Details:

Randstad UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Construction Manager in Port Talbot

Construction Management
Safety Qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent)
Project Management (Prince2, PMP or equivalent)
HSE Requirements Understanding
CDM Regulations Knowledge
Steel Fabrication Knowledge
Welding Knowledge