Construction Manager

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Tunnelling) to lead the successful delivery of complex underground infrastructure projects from early work-winning stages through to final handover.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years’ experience in construction and in a supervisory capacity.
• Broad range of tunnelling experience including SCL, TBM and varied ground conditions.
• Demonstrable major tunnel project experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Leadership skills and an ability to motivate a team to ensure a high standard of work.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills for writing and monitoring project plans and schedules and utilising time and resources effectively.
• Resilience and problem-solving skills to overcome unexpected challenges during the construction process.
• An ability to make decisions under pressure so that the project can progress.
• Strong attention to detail developing documentation for bidding, governance and project delivery.
• A detailed understanding of health and safety procedures and legislation to run a safe construction site.
• Maths and IT skills, including knowledge of relevant building methods and project management software to manage information and finances during the project.

Responsibilities:

• This role demands an individual who has the experience and ability to manage the full project lifecycle from work winning through to project delivery and close-out.
• Lead technical proposal development to align with Client’s specifications and needs during bids.
• Show a solid understanding of commercial and contractual requirements.
• Exhibit a clear understanding of project risks and opportunities, with the ability to define and negotiate appropriate mitigations for both Client and the business.
• Have the ability to identify clear win themes and to be able to communicate them clearly to the bid team and through the bid submission.
• Demonstrate clear and concise communication skills appropriate for presenting to clients and for internal governance meetings.
• Ability to manage a team covering functions including design, planning, environmental, social value, sustainability, commercial and estimating to create a compelling bid proposal.
• Build effective working relationships with key partners such as designers and wider supply chain.
• Coordinate construction delivery in accordance with the schedule and budget.
• Plan, organise and staff key field supervisory positions with assistance of the Commercial Project Director and the approval of the Project Director.
• Work closely with the Design Engineer and Production Manager to ensure that safety, schedule and budget targets are understood.
• Responsible for ensuring that all logistics and traffic management complies with and is in accordance with the Employer’s requirements.
• Responsible for the safety, productivity, efficiency, and morale of the workforce.
• Selection and justification of plant and equipment, for approval by the Project Director and Commercial Project Director.
• Direct the procurement of temporary and permanent materials in a timely manner.
• Review and approve the surface works component of the project schedule.
• Control the contractual performance of the overall works.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday.
• We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development.
• Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation.
• With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.