Company Overview:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy, and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Project:

Bechtel are recruiting for individuals to help deliver a critical defence infrastructure project in the Plymouth area of the UK. You will be part of a team entrusted with the success of what is a high-profile and nationally-important undertaking, working in a highly-collaborative partnership with our client and supply chain colleagues. Our responsibilities span engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases, delivered with a focus on safety, environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and modern engineering and construction methodologies. Experience of the defence and nuclear sectors can be helpful, but we are equally interested in the ability of candidates to apply broader experiences in a new environment.

Time will be split between the Plymouth site and remote working as workload requires.

Candidates must be UK nationals due to site security requirements including the need to have or obtain SC clearance.

Working within an integrated client and JV partner team to deliver a complex project, your ability to work collaboratively will be critical.

The role:

Responsible for the organization and direction of construction and related activities on the construction project. Responsibilities are to ensure assigned jobsite operations are in compliance with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget and to quality standards. 

• Responsible for jobsite operations including onsite activities of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, clients and their representatives and others as may be assigned within area of responsibility
• Responsible for administration of assigned area(s) contractual activities. Participates in contracts and subcontracts meetings
• Responsible for coordination of construction interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules
• Plans and implements procedures to ensure construction operations are continuously adhering to engineering designs, specifications, quality standards, schedules and budget
• Maintains relationships with the client and their representatives, as assigned
• Ensures that Babcock regulatory safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with in assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into all aspects of construction operations. Actively participates in scheduled safety meetings
• Monitoring the execution of the work in accordance with the drawings and specifications in a quality manner.
• Monitoring and managing contractors construction performance while adhering to the project schedule and budget
• Providing reports on status, progress, and issues to the project management

Position Skills 

• Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of engineering disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite management
• Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan and the Bechtel Core Processes
• Knowledge of the Project Construction Environmental Control Plan
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy
• Computer literate with written and oral communication skills

Knowledge is normally acquired through:

§  A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or

§  Specialized courses in construction management, and/or

§  Prior work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above

What we offer

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

Our Commitment

Bechtel’s Vision, Values and Covenants commit us to the ideals of fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust, and collaboration, among others. These values help define our culture, our way of doing business, and the positive impact we aspire to make in the world through our people and projects. At our project sites and offices, we have many colleagues from different nationalities, religions, and backgrounds working together to accomplish amazing things.