Construction Delivery Lead

Morson Talent are delighted to present an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Construction Delivery Lead to join our client’s established team. All work is associated with a major energy infrastructure Project which will help to drive the UK towards its net-zero targets.

This is a (renewable) contract position – inside IR35

Job Purpose / Overview

• The Construction Delivery Lead has responsibility for the delivery of an area, floor or building within a specific section of the Project Works. This responsibility extends to all construction and related activities, reporting to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and includes logistics planning and implementation in collaboration with the site wide logistics team, programming and planning, monitoring and close out of authorities’ obligations and conditions, client liaison, and staff management.
• The Construction Delivery Lead takes responsibility for activities in the field relating to the construction of a designated section of the works and its onsite facilitation.
• Framework & Boundaries
• The Construction Delivery Lead will take responsibility for tactical logistics planning for individual works sections. Thereafter, they will be responsible for the detailed planning and implementation, in collaboration with the rest of the Delivery Team.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide support to the Construction Delivery Managers by recommending temporary measures to mitigate against safety and/or quality concerns. Follow up by taking appropriate and proportionate action (e.g. issue communications, call meetings) to avoid the cessation of works. This includes, but is not limited to, review of documents, assurance audits, etc.
• Drive works on site and ensure contractor performance is in line with the agreed programme. Escalate concerns to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and provide solutions to recover/mitigate, following dialogue with the contractor.
• Proactively communicate/co-ordinate with site functions (H&S, quality, surveillance, commercial, project controls, logistics) and Construction Delivery Managers to maintain good communication links, and ensure activity is well and timely reported. This will also include regular attendance at pre-start briefings and supporting the delivery of key messages to the contractor’s organisation.
• Organise and conduct PLOD/PLOW meetings with the contractor, ensuring outputs are recorded and issued to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager.
• Undertake and record safety and/or assurance inspections that support the project HSPI’s.
• Ensure clear, two-way communication with the Senior Construction Delivery Manager so that all activities and issues are directed appropriately.
• Work closely with the contract PMs to provide support and guidance for responses to contractual correspondence.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience
• Ability to contribute to the management of a high performing team that continuously outperforms expectations and objectives.
• Experience of construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation
• Good understanding of the post holder’s obligations under CDM Regulations
• Working knowledge in the delivery of large projects
• Be able to write informative, concise and meaningful reports.
• Motivate and energise staff and contract partners by building a climate of trust and understanding and actively seeking alternative views and opinions.
• Possess excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Manage a team and collaborate with other senior managers to effectively manage operations of the site.
• Adopt a results-focussed mind set, using initiative wherever possible and taking personal responsibility and accountability to ensure necessary action is taken to deliver excellence, value and quality.

Desirable

• Experience of operating in a highly regulated work environment advantageous
• Experience within the Nuclear environment is advantageous but can be off-set by experience within Civil Engineering or Construction