Construction Manager

Job Description

Your New roleWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our Midlands team, based in either Kettering, Nottingham or Birmingham. Leading a team of Construction Assurance Managers and Site Supervisors, you will be responsible for managingtheir development and performance as well as that of our supply chain of over 25 contractors, including appointed Principal Contractors, focussed on the delivery of the regions Capital Investment Schemes. You will oversee the allocation and utilisation ofresources to assure the safe, customer focussed and efficient delivery of highways and structures maintenance and improvement works whilst challenging construction programmes and supporting the mitigation of construction and delivery risks.This role will require some unsociable hours and travel across the Midlands Region and can be based from our Kettering (A14 J9 Pytchley Depot), Nottinghamshire (Stirling House) or Birmingham (The Cube) offices.You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position and during employmentWhat youll be leading on

• Ensure the health and safety needs and wellbeing of customers, employees and all parties involved in projects are fully considered and accounted for throughout the construction process.
• Provide leadership, direction and line management for the Regions in-house Construction team, ensuring timely setting of objectives, performance management reviews and development of appropriate succession and development plans
• Manage the availability, utilisation and allocation of team resources, including recruitment, to ensure appropriate resourcing levels for all the activities in scope.4
• Set personal example in Health, Safety and Environmental matters by ensuring compliance with Highways England policies and procedures and Quality Management System (QMS) at all times
• Ensure Project Managers and Commercial & Procurement colleagues receive regular and timely feedback on scheme construction progress, risks, early warnings and issues, and act as the initial point of escalation for any on-site issues that need to be resolved.
• Proactively identify and implement continuous improvements which eliminate, reduce or provide greater control for risks arising during the construction phase of a project.
• Provide subject matter input and inform solution design and work packaging to reduce / eliminate risks to health and safety and improve buildability during construction.
• Ensuring all works are constructed in line with CDM Regulations, Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation and appropriate specification and technical standards.

To be Successful

• Educated to degree level in relevant engineering discipline (desirable; civil engineering degree preferred) OR extensive highway maintenance / construction experience
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
• Strong commercial acumen, with in-depth understanding of the relevant supply chain contracts; good financial acumen, including budget management
• Relevant legislation, practices and policies for health, safety and wellbeing in Construction

A bit about usMaking sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.About UsAt National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. Were proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to dobetter and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.Our benefits packageOur total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus, and employer pension contributions of up to 10%.We also offer:

• Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home
• Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
• A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
• Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience

And we are:

• Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
• Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme

Community friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effortSo if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then youll be a great fit for our organisationAnd finally we reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires