Construction Manager – Contract – Wales

Location: West Wales

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Renewable Energy sectors. Previous experience supporting major energy projects is essential.

This role is outside IR35.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the construction execution strategy and plans.
• Managing the EPC Contractor during construction phase.
• Ensure that construction management is integrated into the planning, scheduling, cost tracking, construction, installation, testing and acceptance activities for project.
• Ensuring construction by contractor is as per agreed plans.
• Lead the development of contract scopes of works and contractor evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, schedules and budgets.
• Responsible for esnuring safety on construction sites and compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Ensure that issues relating to HSE are effectively managed, in line with the clients’ policies and procedures.
• Review contracts regarding project execution to ensure compliance.
• Feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection, and civil construction standards.
• Maintain and developing relationships with key stakeholders on projects.
• Coordinating field inspection and sign-offs for.
• Analyze, manage and mitigate risks to the successful completion of construction activities.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Ideally degree qualified (Construction or Engineering or related discipline).
• Chartered status desirable but not essential.
• Prior experience in construction management of complex process plant projects is essential.
• Working knowledge across a broad range, civil, structural, mechanical and E&I works.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in collaborating with various stakeholders in a team environment.
• Planning and organising, communication, team working and problem solving.
• Good level of numeracy, literacy and IT knowledge.

Additional Information

Duration c.2 years, the rate is to include all costs associated. The role is outside IR35.