Construction Manager

Why join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to our business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success
Skills Development and Training
Construction Manager

The Role

Barhale is one of three delivery partners within the Anglian Water Integrated Operational Solutions Alliance. IOS is a medium complexity, capital maintenance and enhancement, Civil and MEICA, design and build delivery unit working across Water and Water Recycling to support the successful implementation of the Anglian Water AMP 8 business plan.

The Construction Manager will lead the management of safety, quality, cost and timely delivery of all construction activity carried out on site through the management of site managers and direct delivery resources.

Whilst being primarily focussed on managing construction resources, the role must always adopt a wider IOS Alliance view, modelling appropriate Alliancing behaviours and leadership skills.

The role is key in terms of managing Health, Safety, Environment and Quality compliance with Legislation and Policies, whilst holding local responsibility for Principal Contractor status under CDM.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the construction team to deliver projects safely, right first time, on time, and to the planned cost
Direct line management responsibility for a team of Site Managers
Responsible for the performance of tier 2 suppliers about Safety, Quality and Time
Responsible for CDM Principal Contractor Role (delegated from alliance partner)
Review and ensure compliance with the Construction Phase Plan
Ensure compliance with Environmental legislation and policies
Ensure RAMS are appropriate and adequate
Involvement with Constructability reviews and joint sign-off with the Project Delivery Manager (PDM)
Focus on efficient working practices to drive cost and time reductions on-site
Understand overall business risks and work with PDM to manage risks and conflicting demands
Drive a focus on zero waste and reducing embodied carbon within construction activities
Ensure the construction teams are focussed on Internal and External customer requirements so to minimise the impact of our works on Customers and Anglian Waters ODI measures.
Ensure that the site teams are raising the relevant contractual and commercial notices to the rest of the Project Team promptly.

Establishing future views on resources (labour, plant and materials) and proactively inform or escalate any shortfalls or gaps in resources against the delivery plan and take appropriate steps to remedy
Recruitment to meet the required demands plan based on the programme
Ensure ongoing short-term planning of project needs (by local or central resource planner) to maximise resource utilisation (labour, plant and materials)
Compliance with Health & Safety legislation and policies
Fully co-operate and co-ordinate with the H&S Advisors on any investigations
Ensure all operatives of all tiers have the relevant training, valid accreditations and training certificates to undertake the required construction activities
Key Measures and Targets

Successful management of your team to deliver the construction phase of projects, focusing on Safety, Quality, Time and Cost.
Key Relationships

Regional Directors and Regional Manager
Contracts Manager - Construction Lead
Delivery teams - Project Delivery Managers, Design Managers, Works Managers, Site Managers
Regional HSEQ team
Estimating team
Designers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Clients
Essential:

Experience in managing operational resources in a construction environment
Excellent communication, people, and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor
Good working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting.
Experienced in acting as Principal Contractor under CDM regulations
Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance
Water Industry construction experience
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:

NEBOSH qualified
HNC or equivalent qualification
Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Profit share scheme
25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards