Construction Manager - Assurance
- 548883
- Closing at: Jul 7 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role
Base Location: Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, West London, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £55,573 - £63,643 + car allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
As a Construction Assurance Manager reporting to the Project Director, you will be influential in maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality across our construction projects. You are expected to lead with authority and ensure compliance with construction phase plans, project quality plans, legislation, and standards, promoting a culture of excellence and continual improvement. This role is critical in delivering substantial contributions to our net-zero future, offering vast scope for leadership and innovation.
- Ensure site works are executed safely, adhering to construction phase plans and SSEN procedures. Verify that all site works are in line with project quality plans following SSEN standards and construction specifications, addressing defects prior to handover.
- Proactively identify and minimize issues affecting project cost or schedule, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
- Act as NEC Supervisor, managing construction defects and quality matters effectively. Assess and report construction non-compliances, ensuring compliance with Large Capital Governance for significant projects.
- Identify and implement business improvements, promoting innovation.
- Build meaningful relationships with contractors and stakeholders, benefiting project delivery.
What do I need?
We would love you to be a proven construction professional with the following skills and experience:
- An Engineering qualification and significant construction delivery experience in an infrastructure or similar environment.
- In-depth understanding of construction, quality assurance, construction interface management, and multi-contract delivery with proven ability to undertake the NEC Supervisor role, manage construction contracts, quality defects remedies, project quality plans, and test witnessing.
- Experience in construction health and safety legislation and a working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
- Effective in using contract management software for defect resolution, and proficient in producing progress reports on project compliance.
- Exceptional organisational, communication, conflict resolution, and project planning skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jim on / .
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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