Construction Manager Buildings & Structures

Location: Wales

Salary: Competitive

Purpose of the role

To manage and deliver the construction management of multi-disciplinary project including structures and buildings works in terms of safety, quality, environment, engineering/ design compliance, commissioning, functionality and programme. Manage contractors and ensure appropriate control systems are in place to meet the specification and budget of the works.

About the role

•Responsible for the delivery of allocated CVL construction renewals projects,
•Investigate sites as directed, ensuring they are inspected to enable the necessary surveying, preparation and delivery to standard of the programme of works.
•Prepare resource schedules and methodologies; assist with preparation of method statements.
•Responsible for managing and organising the activities of the site staff used. Updating Project Managers on production progress against agreed targets.
•Attendance at planning / progress meetings as required.
•Optimise productivity of manpower and other resources allocated to his/her control, with staff that are suitably trained and in possession of necessary certifications including all contractors.
•To promote safe working practices and ensure the implementation of the Health and Safety
•Comply with construction management processes and effectively implement them.
•Provide construction management input to the project works, particularly advice regarding construction/ implementation/ constructability, attendance at pre-possession planning meetings and subsequent reviews.
•Assist the Project Manager in the review of Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, commissioning plans and other project documentation liaising with planning team.
•Ensure that appropriate inspections/ audits for the project works are carried out in regard to safety, quality, environment, engineering/ design compliance, functionality and commissioning.
•Keep suitable records for the project works being managed and communicate information regarding construction management to the rest of the project team in a timely and effective manner.
•For the project works being managed identify issues on site that may result in cost variation and report them to the project team, providing assistance in the valuation of these variations.
•When significant issues are encountered ensure timely escalation to the Project Manager to enable a cost-effective resolution.
•Identify best practices and methods of working to the Project Manager and provide background information, costs and benefits to enable the best practices to be effectively disseminated.
•Accountable for the application of construction management processes to the projects being worked upon.
•This role involves night time and weekend working.

What we are looking for

Essential
•Relevant construction management experience.
•Relevant experience for the specialist area of construction management being undertaken.
•Experience within the railway of the application of CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation, regulations and industry practices.
•Demonstrable experience of the implementation of health, safety, environmental and quality management processes.
•Contract and commercial awareness.
•IOSH managing safely
•Effective communication skills.
•Ability to operate effectively in the site environment.

Desirable
•Significant experience within the rail industry.

About Amey

We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Please contact our recruitment team at <email address removed> to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.