Construction Manager - Substations

About Us

Omexom is a brand through which VINCI Energies undertakes its Transmission & Distribution activities. Omexom UK and ROI is a community of incredible people, empowered to deliver the promises of digital and energy revolutions. Our vision to create a better future sits at the heart of everything we do.

At Omexom you are free to be who you are and what you want to be. You can be part of a community that fosters entrepreneurial spirit and supports you in your personal development.

We offer a flexible working environment with strong benefits such as 25 days holidays, matched pension contributions, a generous company share scheme and healthcare cover. Our culture is reflected in our values which we embody by empowering and bringing together amazing people.

The Role

The Construction Manager will be responsible for supporting the Business through tendering, planning & developing Substation projects and day to day line management ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, environmental and quality whilst ensuring productivity is achieved at all times. The jobholder will be working in offices and visiting sites across the UK as required as part of an experienced team. Leading and developing teams to ensure that the business requirements are executed and to provide technical support to the tendering team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage operational resource requirements on day to day basis across all projects ensuring that there are sufficient resources and authorisations to support the business requirements
• Review project requirements and centrally manage resources
• Have a clear understanding of resource locations
• Responsible for line management of all Lineworker employees
• Assist in Human Resource management
• Review and approve holiday requests in consultation with project teams
• Ensure that all authorisations are relevant and in date
• Review and assess competency
• Develop and structure training requirements of new and existing employees
• Attendance at site walkovers during tender stages
• Review of tender documentation particularly in a technical capacity
• Provide project programme and information for tendering
• Conduct handovers to assist the project execution stage
• Undertake role of Construction Manager on projects during peaks if required

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Experience, knowledge and application of the utilities/construction industry.
• Experience in a similar role
• Industry recognised Engineering or Safety qualification
• Technical experience in Substation construction methods and procedures
• Experience of managing and developing people
• Ability to understand Substation technical documentation
• Sound knowledge of tender processes
• Possess the ability to work in a time pressured environment
• Be able to multitask
• Must have strong communication skills
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Proficient in computer applications including MS Excel and Project

General

The location of this role is flexible, but the successful candidate must be willing to travel to meet project and business requirements. A competitive salary and benefits package will apply.

Interested candidates should forward a covering letter and CV to paul.smith@omexom.co.uk clearly indicating the role and reference number they are applying for. Candidates must demonstrate how they meet the above criteria in their CV, as this information will be used for short-listing purposes.