Construction Manager

Job Description


Job title: Construction Manager

Company: Morson Talent

Job description: An experienced Construction Manager is required by a leading aerospace and defence company to strengthen the existing Investments Projects,
Facilities Management Team.The role is based at an advanced manufacturing and technology facility at the now disused Samlesbury Aerodrome, near Balderstone, Lancashire.As a Works Service Engineer/Construction Manager you would be responsible for the coordination of the design, procurement oversight
and construction planning of a wide range of facilities being undertaken and planned, at UK and International locations.These projects would include key infrastructure upgrades, utilities installation, building refurbishments, new build
facilities and airfield facilities.The role supports bid activity, initially moving through into design at the time of contract award.The design and procurement would be run by a professional services / consultancy organisation
with client side oversight, project readiness and mobilisation being managed by the successful candidate.This role will involve some travel within the UK and overseas to the Middle East for customer interaction and site orientation
of the design works.ResponsibilitiesThe role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:

  • Interpretation of site customer requirements, leading to the preparation of design requirements, specifications, implementation plans and financial business cases.
  • Co-ordinating and managing project teams, consultants and contractors to effectively deliver the project design and implement the construction activities.
  • Manage the team through the required RIBA Plan of Work Stages and required company approval process to the desired customer, client and company objectives.
  • Applying technical skills, ensuring all relevant BAE / industry standards are achieved and costs are minimised where possible
  • Resolution management of any design, construction and SHE issues associated with the project output through the life of the project, using your technical expertise and customer liaison expertise
  • Managing the prequalification process, selection and tendering activities to implement the construction activities
  • Monitoring and managing implementation progress against the agreed design, programme and quality plans, to achieve the project objectives and progress milestones.
  • Ensuring that all projects are delivered in accordance with company and departmental quality procedures
  • Responsible for the Health & Safety aspects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are designed, coordinated and implemented in line with current company processes and statutory health and safety legislation

The individualDegree qualified in Construction, Building Services and/or Facilities Management is required, however other similar disciplines will be considered.

  • Excellent understanding of the RIBA plan of work and how to implement robust processes to delivery designs within time, cost and quality.
  • Extensive experience of Construction project installations
  • Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in managing Health & Safety (e.g. NEBSOH General Certificate, or similar)
  • Proven experience of managing contractors on major construction projects in full compliance with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
  • Excellent supplier management and communication skills
  • Flexibility to work for short periods of time at customer locations, consultancy offices and travel between the required location in support of the programme and project objectives.
  • Potential for overseas travel and secondment opportunities to work o

Expected salary: £42 – 40.14 per hour

Location: Samlesbury, Lancashire

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