Construction Manager - BESS, West Midlands

Location West Midlands
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Holly Higginson

Contact email: h.higginson@mintselection.com
Job ref: 35617
Published: 14 days ago

Construction Manager – BESS, West Midlands

We are looking for a Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of the UK’s largest planned Battery Energy Storage site. You will be working directly for the client who are a market leader in the renewable energy sector. This opportunity will be to oversee a Project in the West Midlands, and then subsequently, a pipeline of further projects across Southern / Central England.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility and accountability for the safe, timely delivery and coordination of site construction, installation, test and commissioning elements on the assigned project.

Responsibilities:

  • Construction Management of the assigned project, including all site activity from preconstruction through to delivery stage

  • Having a strong site presence to inspect works, manage the packages, site teams and sub-contractors effectively

  • Ensure all health and safety measures are followed throughout

  • Liaising with the Senior Management team on the project’s progress

  • Owning the review of timings, labour, risk and project plans to ensure work stays on track

  • Providing technical input throughout the process

The successful candidate will have:

  • Black CSCS Card, either a degree in Construction Management/related discipline or have worked their way up through experience

  • 3+ years of experience managing packages, subcontractors and project delivery teams on-site, preferably with experience in electrical works

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate those around you

  • Experience of complex projects with values north of £10m within the Construction, Energy or Power industries

  • Background of problem solving and using initiative

If this peaks your interest, reach out today to have a confidential discussion and find out more about this opportunity!

Submit your CV or contact Holly Higginson (h.higginson@mintselection.com) to see if this could be the next step in your career.

Construction Manager – BESS, West Midlands

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