Wood Process & Energy is seeking an experienced Construction Manager with multi-disciplinary experience and a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating on-site activities, ensuring project scope is completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Construction projects across constructability, construction execution, CDM, development of construction strategies, input to planning.
The role will be based on the client site in Ayrshire, Southwest Scotland. A background in Agricultural, Pharmaceuticals, Batch Chemical production facilities or similar process industry experience would be advantageous. This role would be supporting the portfolio of Capital Projects and delivery of equipment and facilities on a site undergoing consistent and varied investment.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where applicable or relevant.
As the Construction Manager, you will develop project execution strategies, path of construction and the supporting project construction documentation and deliverables, including Constructability Reviews, Construction Methodologies and associated Risk Assessment or HAZCON. Support and ensure collaboration with discipline managers and interfaces with other departments. Support estimating and development of robust project estimates.
Assure the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects in on schedule and within budget. You will use client and in-house construction management procedures, provide continuity and consistency of construction management with quality assurance and reliable controls.
Also responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project. You will manage and control construction cost and schedule of onsite construction, managing installation, commissioning and completions activities for hardware, plant and equipment.
Overseeing total field construction effort to ensure large projects or several smaller projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for managing, supervising, organising and co-ordinating site construction teams to provide high quality support in accordance with the Contract
- Works with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum
Constructability
- Executing assigned scopes of work in a timely manner and within Key Performance Indicator (KPI) schedules
- Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project
- Managing and leading all construction reports to ensure delivery against milestones and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
- Reviewing planned activities for constructability, providing accurate feedback and direction
- Providing technical expertise and guidance on all construction related activities
- Performance reporting to senior management, ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan
- Set and apply strategic and tactical direction regarding policy/procedures, work force staffing, and budgeting
- Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control
- Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area(s) of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment and control of risks in accordance with Wood and client requirements
- Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, site accommodation and other project-specific requirements, in accordance with client/contract specifications and in accordance with applicable Policies & Procedures
- Ensure all employees within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions
- Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site and report any issues as required
- Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline / subset of on-site construction
- Utilise Commercial processes to manage change and capture variations effectively
- Accountable for the overall contract construction effort and support commissioning strategy; including safety, planning, cost and delivery of all field works on the contract.
- Typically, minimum qualified to ISCED Level 5 (technical diploma) or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
- Vocational Qualification such as NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management an advantage
A recognised HSE qualification is desirable (IOSH or similar)
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Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Appropriate level of field construction experience, typically gained through extensive post-qualification experience in a relevant industry.
- Knowledge of GMP within a Pharmaceutical Environment
- Demonstrable experience in the management of multi disciplined projects in the pharmaceutical, batch chemical production or other relevant industries is preferred
- Excellent communications skills
- Strong effective delegation skills
- Exposure and familiar with working within a technical environment.
- Demonstrable experience of conducting Constructability and Construction Readiness Reviews.
- Experience of people management in a construction context.
- Good standard of general computer literacy includes MS office suite.
- Some experience with Completions Management Systems and processes through to completion and handover.
Personal attributes:
- Well organised, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills
- Display both good judgment and leadership qualities
- Ability to work with timelines/targets
- Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required
- Excellent interpersonal organisational, communication and team building skills
- Role model Wood’s values & behaviours
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
