▷ [Immediate Start] Head of Construction

Overview
The Head of Construction role requires a proven construction management expert with the ability to operate at all levels of an organisation to ensure the successful construction of the Infrastructure Department Portfolio. The role holder will ensure that Infrastructure Department’s construction activities are undertaken in a safe and efficient manner, whilst adhering to quality, schedule performance and cost requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe delivery of all construction works, ensuring that sites comply with all applicable legislation, and be accountable for the quality of all on-site Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

Ensure all programmes have a constructability review and attend/contribute to all constructability reviews across the Programmes.

Ensure that programmes are deliverable and delivered within their performance metrics, providing advice and guidance to the Programme Controls within Functions and Programme Directors.

Ensure all programmes are delivered to a consistent standard with a standard methodology of works, sharing and driving best practice across all programmes.

Develop a framework for managing contractor performance for quality, delivery and cost alongside the Head of Contracts and Commercial.

Support delivery in the effective management of the construction supply chain, from procurement to delivery and handover.

Maintain oversight and responsibility for construction project finances (tracking, Change Orders, POs and payments).

Champion and drive the programme team’s adherence to construction strategy and delivery plan (stages, logs, tools and methodology).

Contribute towards and advise on procurement of construction works, ensuring that successful tenderers are suitably qualified and have provided accurate data for construction durations and costs.

Keep up to date with changes in legislation or best practice and ensure all programmes are fully compliant.

Examine and cross-check contract documents in relation to on-site matters and provide guidance in resolving any discrepancies in consultation with the Programme Directors.

Monitor contractors’ compliance with planning, statutory and environmental legislation.

Manage performance and outputs from their team using clearly defined targets with a focus on safety, financial performance, quality and service.

Qualifications

Experience

20+ years’ experience with a minimum 10 years managing complex projects, and a proven track record of managing complex construction activities with a high value within major aviation / transportation programmes

Strong knowledge of infrastructure, engineering and delivery, particularly around construction methodologies

Strong and demonstrable leadership and management experience, including construction management, project management and financial management.

Experience in programme planning and governance with the ability to set team goals, objectives and priorities, establishing clear roles and responsibilities for all direct reports.

Tangible experience of documenting best practice construction development and implementation frameworks, policies and standards.

Outstanding track record of delivery of construction / asset delivery projects to time and within allocated budget.

Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation, influencing the improvement of process and guidance to support project delivery.

Skills

Successfully lead and deliver on multiple and complex construction projects.

Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality construction outputs that meet HSSE standards.

Strong commercial capability to drive multiple projects forward successfully.

High performance team building and strong team player and the ability to enhance team members’ performance.

Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Take decisive action based on own judgement, experience and knowledge.

Problem analysis & problem resolution at both strategic & functional level

Ability to create a collaborative culture across of the programme team (Infrastructure Department, end users and supply chain).

Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills.

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area (engineering, construction, project management) with a relevant postgraduate degree preferred

Chartered membership of a relevant professional body preferred (e.g., Chartered Engineer or Chartered Project Professional)

Management Professional (PMI or equivalent)

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management

Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services

Additional Information
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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