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Reports to: Project Manager
OU: Infrastructure
Location: Norwich
Job level: Manager
Key Accountabilities
Skills & Experience
Leadership Profile
Design
o Contribute to construction feasibility reviews of the proposed detailed design, review and commenting on Issued For Assurance construction packs prior to receiving IFC information
o Coordinate supply chain partners to contribute to design solutions at the appropriate time to deliver a right first time design solution that can be constructed with "no in-flight change"
o Ensure the delivery team is working to the latest design, and it is fully understood.
o Ensure construction issues are raised promptly through the delivery team, with an appropriate level of escalation to determine a suitable resolution
Programme and planning
o Contribute to Cl32 programme updates with reviewing construction update information, and support any programme mitigation discussions with sound and robust programme mitigation proposals
o Communicate the delivery requirements for the upcoming 3-6 months to your Agents/Sub Agents to allow them to begin detailed planning of the works
o Ensure your delivery team understand the contract programme requirements, at the appropriate level of detail, and are actively working to deliver to this programme.
o Challenge to delivery team to develop and deliver a robust short term plan which aligns to the contract programme
Commercial
o Write and review Subcontract scopes of works as part of the tender process
o Ensure subcontract scopes are being delivered, and package managers are adequately supported to achieve success in their package
o Support the commercial team and Package Manager with assessment of subcontractor applications and compensation events
o Produce cost forecasts for your area of responsibility, and report monthly on any variance in spend from the forecast profile
o Review subcontract tender returns to assess alignment of the scope and tendered price
Quality
o Create a culture within the delivery team where quality is promoted, understood and delivered
o Develop a detailed plan for handover of your works based on the overall project strategy, and communicate the requirements to your team
o Ensure accurate quality records are delivered in a progressive manner as construction works are completed
Safety
o Lead by example and promote IFE and a culture of putting health, safety, wellbeing and environment first.
o Be familiar with and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety Policies and procedures (both for the Client and Skanska).
o Collaborate with others to plan your works to minimise health and safety hazards.
o Carry out regular safety inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections
o Set and maintain clear expectations for health and safety with your team and suppliers working on your section.
Be in possession of a current Managers CSCS card and other relevant qualifications including SMSTS
Suitable experience as a Construction Manager on similar size and type of build projects.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to diverse audiences.
Have significant site based managerial experience and ideally management of people
Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and common construction methodologies.
Knowledge and understanding of temporary works processes, design and management.
Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (through experience and formal training). Ideally ECC NEC4.
IT skills - Digital competence (MS Office 365, document control systems, site digital tools).
Strong leadership and communication skill
Deliver results
Focus on customers
Improve our business
Drive sustainability
Communicate
Collaborate
Develop yourself
Role model Project Behaviours
