Works Manager

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Building a sustainable tomorrow

We are currently delivering the redevelopment project at Devonport Royal Navy docks located in Plymouth, Devon and we are seeking a Works Manager who has a heavy civils background and is comfortable client facing on a day-to-day basis, and can communicate effectively at a high level amongst our stakeholders. You will be the key link between the senior management, the engineering teams and the client on-site. Will ensure smooth running of the works and oversee the recruitment aspects for the blue collar requirements for the project. You will need to have knowledge of working in a nuclear environment or have major civils projects experience.

Due to the site being a high Security Military Navy base, additional security checks will need to be made - BPSS/SC level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU & NATO member passports can be considered for this role.

Your work environment

• BAM operates a flexible working policy
• You will also need to be adaptable to working shift patterns as and when needed.
• People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Your mission

As Works Manager you will be responsible for:

• You will be responsible for all the supervision on site and will have weekly engagement with the team to support all activities.
• Health, Safety, Quality, & Wellbeing is a top priority.
• You will be involved in promoting, training and other initiatives that develop a strong culture and promote BAM Nuttall's Vision and Values.
• Project professional image of self and the company.
• Set personal example and promote best practise in safety, quality and environment, leading meetings and promoting culture.
• Manage site supervision, sub-contractors, supply chain and the workforce.
• Management of all operational activities ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures and legislation.
• Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements.
• Oversee the programme by monitoring and ensuring labour, plant and materials requirements are sufficiently met and take accountability for delivery.
• Ensure all operational records are up to date and in place.
• Attend and contribute to safety, programme, commercial and business meetings as necessary.
• Develop foremen and the workforce, e.g. identifying, monitoring and arranging training requirements to ensure competency and reviewing performance.
• Take an overview of the construction works and ensure that a professional image is maintained at all times.
• Manage industrial relations issues.
• Manage quality of the works to ensure client satisfaction.

Who are we looking for?

The following are mandatory requirements:

• Successful experience as a Works Manager on major civils projects.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in successfully managing all major civil engineering activities and temporary works.
• Experience in development and promotion of safe systems of work.
• Demonstrate excellent people management skills and experience in team building.
• Excellent communication skills, including communication with external stakeholders, e.g. public, client and Joint Ventures.
• Qualified First Aider

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Jonathan Schulte, Recruitment Manager, BAM Nuttall Ltd, m: 07717 227890 / Email: jonathan.schulte@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.