Construction Manager 

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world's infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. 

We are currently recruiting for long term career professionals, with an initial assignment supporting Telecommunications projects across the UK. Bechtel has been selected as a Delivery Partner on a £4 Billion programme to bring high speed internet connectivity to communities. The core focus is to deploy next generation fibre infrastructure across the public sector, businesses, mobile operators, and homes. These projects are key to improving connectivity for millions of people and boosting economic productivity in the long-term. 

To achieve this goal individuals from Bechtel bring their experience and expertise to the role while working within the client’s organisation as part of an integrated team. We commit to supporting the client’s goals while promoting our values of fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust and collaboration guided by our Vision, Values and Covenants. 

Position Summary 

We’re looking for a determined Construction Manager to own project builds, meet challenging targets and achieve KPIs, all to release Ready for Service homes that meet our client's quality standards. You’ll also be using your communication skills to support your city team in their growth, encouraging them to excel. The position reports to the Senior Construction Manager for the area. 

Typical Responsibilities 

• Manages the client team and works collaboratively with the Contractor, to lead the delivery, coordination and control of several multi-disciplinary working fronts within a city or cities including accountability for safety, quality, cost, schedule and overall productivity and handover to Operations & Maintenance   
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Highways and collaborate with the Senior Construction Manager on overall council engagement 
• Manage the operational relationships with all build partners and put in place monitoring 
• Become the driving force behind innovative solutions for problems escalated by our Build Partners 
• Champion excellence in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality 
• Find ways to streamline our processes and discover new ways of being more efficient 
• Acts as delegated authority for the Senior Construction Manager in the administration of contracts 
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Desired Skills and Qualifications 

You’ll have experience managing Contract Partners, Capital Budgets, Construction, and ideally, Fibre Networks. You’re a proven leader and motivator, able to progress people and communicate across all levels of our business. You’ll represent our business in everything you do, so you’ll share our passion for connecting cities. 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and typically 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree  
• Civil Engineering experience 
• Fibre Optic experience 
• New Roads & Street Works Act (NRSWA) Supervisor Certification, Units 1, 10-16 
• Understanding of UK HSE and CDM regulations especially in relation to working in locations that interface closely with the public 
• Experience in a similar local-market driven business 
• Experience of Customer Relationship Management systems such as Salesforce 
• A full driving licence valid in the UK 

Locations 

Positions are currently available Southeast and North of England. Depending on the distance from your home to the location of work you may be eligible for reimbursements/contributions toward your expenses for accommodation and/or travel 

What you can expect from us 

At Bechtel we offer a competitive salary package with the opportunity for flexible working to achieve greater work-life balance. Employee wellbeing is at the centre of our business and Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live healthy lives. We can offer:  

• Flexible Working  
• Private Medical Coverage  
• Life Insurance Program  
• Pension Scheme  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Long Term Disability Scheme  

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. 

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.