Balfour Beatty plc
Mechanical/HVAC Project Manager - Redcar
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Mechanical/HVAC Project Manager - Redcar
Mechanical HVAC / Project Manager
About The Role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
As a result, alongside several consortium partners, Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage, which is a key driving force behind the plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Mechanical HVAC / Project Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What You'll Be Doing
Core
- Overall responsibility for the successful completion of the section or works/overall project and to lead by example, managing the day-to-day delivery of construction projects
- Ensure site records are accurately maintained and available
- Ensure all team members are fully inducted and carry out role-specific requirements, identifying opportunities for improvement
- Lead and motivate the team and manage performance, undertaking training/coaching as appropriate
- Draw up and monitor short-term programmes
- Maintain accurate progress records
- Deliver regular Toolbox Talks and positively engage the team
- Awareness of budget, cost control, and cost recovery, ensuring expenditure is in line with the contract budget and resources are utilised efficiently
- Live the Balfour Beatty Values
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
- Support the delivery of Project Sustainability activities
Health Safety & Environmental
- Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, staff, and supply chain within the area of control under the strict observance of the safety policy and in conjunction with local HSE
- Carry out periodic Safety & Environment Tours as required by the project H & S Plan
- Support Accident/Incident Investigations
- Identify and implement improvement options and lead action/instigate as appropriate
- Lead periodic risk reviews and present to the Project Risk Register, and recommend changes
- Monitor effectiveness of the H & S Management System
- Keep up-to-date with changes in legislation and cascade information to the team
Production Control
- Manage sub-contractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, to meet contractual arrangements
- Produce and regularly review the project programme to ensure completion on time
- Ensure that detailed plans are available commensurate with the overall project plan, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
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Quality
- Maintain targets and KPIs in line with Project objectives and monitor performance
- Ensure site audits are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
- Proactively implement systems and processes to manage the quality of constructional works
- Lead working groups focused on Improvement Areas
Productivity
- Carry out constructive analysis of the fully resourced programme and report findings
- Manage sub-contractor performance based on KPIs
- Ensure the production of operational target programmes reflecting the overall construction programme
- Liaise with Senior Project Manager to keep fully aware of project progress and ensure all additional work is identified and project senior teams are notified of all potential opportunities and financial, specification, and time risks
- Lead weekly team meetings to review performance on site
- Appreciate the commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate them into decision-making, working closely with the project’s Surveyor
Who We're Looking For
The Following Qualities/Experience Are Essential
Core
- A successful track record in managing operational delivery within a construction environment
- Ability to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately and experience in implementing systems improvements
- Capable of taking ownership of tasks, and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same, and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages are cascaded
- Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and a flexible attitude towards work, to deal with a variable and demanding workload
- CSCS Card and SMSTS qualified; must be willing to become First Aid qualified
- Excellent team player and team leader, able to work competently and independently without supervision
- Ability and willingness to make decisions following consideration of options based on the best available information; track record of a solution-oriented approach to resolve issues
- Excellent communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills
- Ability to confidently deliver presentations
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Excel)
- Excellent role model for the team and demonstrates required behaviours to align to business, project, and team objectives
- Is a self-starter who can manage their own time
- Strong leadership and management skills with experience of managing a multi-disciplined team
Health Safety & Environmental
- Understands method statements and can coach others in document production
- Understands and can guide others in the principles of Accident/Incident Investigation
- Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation
- Proficient in the application of H&S management
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Quality
- Understands the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes
- Clear understanding and experience of the requirements for handover and self-certification of the works
Commercial
- Used to setting and successfully managing targets in line with budget
- Able to produce a realistic programme and proactively track progress
- Able to identify elements for cost recovery from others and guide team members in maintaining project records
- Good understanding of standard forms of contracts
The Following Qualities/Experience Are Desirable
- Experience of working on a variety of project types
- Scaffold awareness/ experience
- Temporary Works awareness/experience
- Holds a relevant formal qualification or is pursuing one
- Holds a current driving license
Why Work For Us
Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training, and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary, and continually invest in developing the skills of our employees at every level.
Our Key Benefits Include:
- An attractive/negotiated salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company car if applicable
- Pension savings schemes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and family-friendly policies
- Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
- Discretionary annual salary reviews
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
We have expertise in:
- Consultancy and design
- All aspects of construction and maintenance
- Delivering large-scale projects safely and successfully
Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of identity or background.
For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.
Our Commitments:
- Gold Standard Employer Recognition Scheme for the Ministry of Defence — We actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.
- Disability Confident Employer — We are committed to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
For more details, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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