Construction Manager in Manchester

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 with the experience and technical ability to manage the entire lifecycle from work‑winning to project delivery and hand‑over.
• Work‑winning

• 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.

• Coordination of 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.
• Pre‑employment screening is provided for this position.