Job Description

Due to continued growth we are looking for a Substation Construction Manager to join a HV Transmissions project in Lincolnshire.

Working directly under the Project Directo as part of the Senior Management Team, this role is to lead construction operations to ensure all elements are delivered safely, to the required quality, on time and within budget, all in line with the scheme design and associated highway specifications and in compliance with the Development Consent Order requirements. This will include managing a team of engineering staff and subcontractors, working alongside the site supervisory team and other disciplines (SHE, Stakeholder, Design/Engineering/Quality, Commercial etc.).

The role will be based full time on site in Lincolnshire

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Provide construction leadership and manage all aspects of construction.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with The Costain Way.
• Put safety above all else and lead by example.
• Promote a Right First-Time approach to quality and avoid rework.
• Support the Project Director/Manager in all construction matters including handover.
• Provide planning and procurement support, implementing product control and all related subcontract activities.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in construction delivery with 3 years+ in a management position
• Experience working on an HV Transmissions project
• Experience working in a live substation environment
• Knowledge and experience of relevant standards and procedures
• Experience of working within a Principal Contractor environment
• Knowledge and experience of Temporary Works procedures
• CSCS & SMSTS qualifications
• Behavioural Management training

Desirable

• Experience as a Lean Practitioner
• Understanding of handover processes

Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering

Desirable

• Professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification
• Construction or Engineering Professional Membership

About Us

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.

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