Job Description

Are you a results-driven leader with exceptional contract management skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for overseeing construction projects from start to finish? In this key role, you will take control of projects from the tender stage, ensuring their smooth running and successful completion within the set program and budget.

Location: Hinkley Point C \xe2\x80\x93 Site Based

Salary: \xc2\xa370,000 - \xc2\xa390,000

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week

My Responsibilities\xe2\x80\xa6

As Design and Build Contracts Manager, you will work collaboratively with the Director of Projects on the development and implementation of our construction strategy in line with our growth objectives. At times you may be required to act as a trusted deputy for the Director of Projects, assuming day-today responsibilities and decision-making in their absence. Your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of a wide range of projects, including the installation of utilities, earthworks, roads and networks, and new commercial buildings, installing both temporary and permanent assets.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, adhering to company systems and procedures.
• Responsible for supporting the strategic development and financial leadership of a \xc2\xa320 \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa340 million pounds per annum organisation, and its growing turnover.
• Build and maintain partnerships with third parties, enhancing our brand and supporting future growth.
• Effectively managing the operational functions on the project to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, the department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the company\xe2\x80\x99s operating profit and increases the value added to the company.
• Lead, engage and motivate a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, maintaining a 100% compliance level and zero serious pollution incidents.
• Oversee and manage project budgets, financial performance, and KPIs to achieve corporate targets.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies across the business.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and timely delivery within the project teams.
• Promote a consistent approach to client stakeholder management, providing technical advice and resolving issues promptly.
• Implement and maintain CDM compliance and effective risk management strategies.
• Manage program and resource allocation to meet project objectives.

With a variety of stakeholders, communication is key to ensure a successful delivery. You will act as a subject matter expert, provide technical advice and recommendations as well as an escalation point to unlock challenges. You will need to think proactively and always be considering the next steps as system develop.

To do this successfully, you will need to build and maintain successful working relationships with client representatives and other key contractors and be adept at resolving problems quickly and effectively. This may include taking the senior role in managing emergencies and local incidents to minimise environmental impact and cost and risk to the client.

What are the requirements?

To be successful, you\xe2\x80\x99ll need:

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a similar role
• Degree or equivalent qualifications in engineering or construction management
• Strong background in managing design and build projects of varying values
• Extensive knowledge of commercial buildings, utilities, and roads and networks
• Proven experience with NEC contracts and CDM compliance
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities
• Demonstrated decision-making and performance management skills
• Motivational leadership style, able to mentor and develop teams

The role may include working at other sites or locations so you will need a full driving licence. You may be required to participate in and take part in a routine management standby function.

Benefits for you

We offer the following financial and non-financial benefits to support your financial, health and wellbeing:

• Car allowance
• Pension scheme offering up to 20% combined contribution
• Performance related bonus
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 over five years
• Opportunity to buy up to two weeks additional holiday
• Life assurance of up to four times your salary
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Turnbull \xe2\x80\x93 About Us

Turnbull Infrastructure and Utilities Ltd \xe2\x80\x93 What we\xe2\x80\x99re all about

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

We are proud of how we support professional development, career progression and a wide range of opportunities for everyone. We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, who have won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide through to our clients include but are not limited too.

• Project Management
• Design and Build Services
• Consent Management and Delivery
• Contract Management
• Delivery of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services

Expertise in:

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems
• Sewage systems and pumping stations
• Biological waste treatment plants
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre)
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations
• Surface and ground water drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks
• Management of environmental discharge permit and scientific services
• Earth works and ground remediation services

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants.

We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.

Please remember you must be able to prove your eligibility to work in the UK and provide evidence of qualifications gained. All offers of employment will be subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records check.

We\'re happy to talk flexible working - in association with Working Families

We do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies. We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK and proof of skills and qualifications gained. Appointment of successful applicant/s will also be subject to receiving suitable references and basic (or where job applicable) other criminal disclosure checks.

We respect and value everyone\'s contribution. Wessex Water is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an environment that supports and encourages the many skills, interests, backgrounds and experiences that people from different social groups can bring. We strive to provide a workplace which is free from discrimination, harassment and bullying, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a medical condition, disability or learning difficulty which could impact on your ability to apply or take part in the recruitment process, please email . We are dedicated to treating all existing and prospective colleagues fairly and will do everything we can to support you during the application and selection process.

Wessex Water