Construction Manager at Amentum in UK-Barrow-in-Furness

Construction Manager

Location: UK-Barrow-in-Furness · Hybrid

Job Description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to join our team. The Construction Manager is responsible for managing and taking hands on ownership of project delivery on assigned projects from inception to completion. You will also be responsible for the organisation, supervision and coordination of all construction site activities, delivery teams and relevant areas of supply chain to drive the safe, compliant and timely completion of projects within budget and to specification

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for work procedures, scheduling, cost control, project specification conformity, establishment of manpower levels, monitoring and implementation of safety programs and project conformance to all relevant codes and standards.
• Act as the primary representative on assigned projects, discharging the companies’ duties in accordance with the Construction Design and Management Regulations.
• Responsible for the daily management and effective operation of the Construction / Site office.
• Chair site progress, coordination, planning and team meetings.
• Provide leadership, direction and mentoring to assigned construction teams, ensuring timely setting of objectives, performance reviews and development of succession and development plans.
• Provide leadership on site to ensure the highest standards in environment, safety, health, environmental, security and quality performance are implemented and achieved.
• Proactively review, monitor, audit and inspect site performance. Identify and implement continuous improvements to eliminate or reduce risks arising during the construction phase of a project.
• Responsible for the management, coordination, day-to-day direction and delivery of all site activities ensuring safe timely and efficient execution of work activities.
• Manage the availability, utilization and allocation of assigned team resources ensuring adequate resource levels are maintained throughout the project.
• To proactively manage all delivery teams and suppliers’ performance to ensure adherence with contractual agreements, technical, quality and safety standards.
• Collaboratively liaise with Clients, external bodies and other third parties to ensure all work is planned, approved, and coordinated.
• Ensure construction teams and all contractors are appropriately organised and that all personnel are demonstrably competent to undertake their roles.
• Ensure relevant documentation is submitted, approved, and adhered to for all site activities.
• Ensure all commercial, contractual, health, safety and quality documentation are collated and recorded as the project progresses.
• Provide weekly and monthly performance and progress reports as requested by the Senior Construction Manager.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a Construction related discipline / NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management or equivalent.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• NEBOSH Construction / General Certificate.
• CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent.
• CSCS Black Managers Card.
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor qualification.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Construction management project related experience.
• Proven track record of managing multi discipline construction teams.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in a highly regulated environment.
• Fully conversant with CDM and all relevant Health & Safety legislation with previous experience of successful implementation.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of all engineering disciplines, construction technologies, techniques and best practices.
• Experience in the management of all phases of construction from inception to handover, with strong commercial awareness and good technical knowledge.
• Strong leadership, planning, coordination, and management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.
• Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications.
• This role will require security clearance; therefore, applicants should hold or be able to obtain security clearance in the UK.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.