Construction Manager

** Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.
**** We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain.  That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.
**** We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.
**** What we are recruiting for:
** Defence Estate Optimisation is the single biggest estates change programme within Defence, bringing together an ambitious portfolio of interdependent programmes, construction activity, unit and personnel moves. We are currently recruiting for Construction Managers for our Imjin project based in the Gloucester region.

Experience of managing demolition and groundworks packages would be a distinctive benefit for these roles.
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* Key responsibilities:

*** Key member of the construction delivery team with collective responsibility for the safety of all site operations.
* Review and adjudicate safe working methods and method statements.
* Monitor health & safety documentation and complete safety inspections.
* Ensure all contractors are implementing method statements and operating safely.
* Direct the construction work to ensure that all supply chain contractors are coordinated and working to the construction programme and detail.
* Monitor the progress of construction works and amend the methodology in light of unforeseen circumstances to ensure that overall completion dates are met.
* Develop and implement a clear plan of action to achieve the above.
* Constantly review the build quality achieved with the team ensuring that the client’s requirements in this regard are fully met.
* To keep an accurate construction daily diary of all notable issues and events on site including resources, weather, stoppages, incidents and the like.
* To take lead responsibility for the management of the site engineering and surveying package and ensure attendance by the contractor on a regular and sufficient basis.
* To take lead responsibility for the ITP and QA process and ensure that all contractors are aware of their obligations and that they are adequately complying with the Bovis systems and procedures.
* Understand, respect and meet the needs of Bovis’ diverse workforce and clients.
* Makes sense of information, analyses problems logically and recommends effective solutions
* Think creatively, conceptually and systematically.
* Reaches smart conclusions. Makes firm and difficult decisions, fairly and compassionately, blending the best intuition and data
* Work with others to build effective team and wider-team relationships – is a team player
* Act with a ‘can do’ attitude to do a better job and continually improve own performance, puts drive and energy into achieving results, takes action to exceed goals and  expectations
* Lead by example and creates an environment which motivates others to learn and develop to meet their objectives
* Develop short range programmes with the team and supply chain to support delivery of the works against the project delivery programme.
** Essential Credentials:
*** Appropriate CSCS card for the role
* Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role
* SMSTS – 5 Day
* Have, or be working towards, a related Chartership such as CIOB
** Desirable Credentials:
*** First aid at work
* Metal health first aider
** Essential

Skills:

*** Written and verbal communication to influence and build relationships
* Ability to read and understand programmes, design drawings and details, project scopes and specifications.
** Desirable

Skills:

*** Ability to influence and lead teams
** Essential*
* ** Knowledge:
*** Knowledge of the construction process and construction methods including operational safety systems
* Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations, and regulations, standards and…