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Job No. BBUK21592

Package Manager - Grays

Highways

Design Engineering

Grays
Permanent

About the role

Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a terrific opportunity for an Package Manager to support the Design Engineering team in delivering projects related to our Lower Thames Crossing project.


The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time.


As a Package Manager, you will leads an package of works in line with project requirements, programme, safety, quality and commercial controls, supporting the Design Engineering team in delivering schemes related to our Lower Thames Crossing project.

What you'll be doing


  • Health, safety and environment: Reviews and improves method statements and risk assessments; leads accident/incident investigations using HFACS and Four Page Report processes; analyses trends from audits and near misses; carries out field audits.

  • Engineering control: Guides and coaches Assistant Package Managers on technical requirements and resolves construction issues using experience and accepted industry best practice.

  • Quality: Owns the production, checking and submission of handover documentation, including Green Files or equivalent; implements materials approval, NCR and handover processes; analyses non-conformance and improvement trends; carries out independent inspections and site audits.

  • Productivity: Understands and manages resourced stage programmes; tracks KPI compliance and recommends system improvements; monitors production and presents it graphically; and cross-references the section programme with the three-week programme to ensure compatibility.

  • Commercial: Maintains an accurate diary, including dialogue with subcontractors; produces and monitors budgets and weekly costs; contributes to subcontractor procurement; manages subcontractors; understands cost and value; and drafts correspondence to subcontractors, suppliers and the Client.

Who we're looking for


  • Strong work ethic and flexibility to work unsociable hours; works independently, uses initiative and seeks opportunities appropriate to the level of responsibility.

  • Excellent team player and communicator, with a solution-orientated approach to issue resolution and the ability to work competently without continuous supervision.

  • Understands method statements, risk assessments, Accident/Incident Investigation principles, current health and safety legislation, CDM requirements and Construction Phase Plan compliance.

  • Full understanding of technical requirements and setting-out techniques; able to coach junior staff, allocate correct resource levels and identify additional requirements.

  • Understands organisational Business Management Systems, handover requirements and certification.

  • Able to produce and manage fully resourced stage programmes, three-week lookaheads and package-level plans in accepted project software.

  • Strong knowledge and management of construction processes, including Structural Steelwork, Cladding, Façade and Glazing works, reinforced concrete, fit-out and rail interfaces.

  • Commercially aware, with knowledge of procurement practice and the ability to produce detailed records and correspondence supporting commercial recovery.

  • Current driving licence, SMSTS qualification and relevant CSCS card required; BPSS security clearance, fit-for-work medical and pre-start drug and alcohol testing may be required in line with LTC project requirements.


 


Still interested? then come and become colleagues with 26,000 staff and join a business which recorded 8.6bn in revenues last year, achieved industry leading customer satisfaction scores and has unrivalled employee engagement statistics.


An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate: -



  • An attractive / negotiated salary

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Pension savings schemes

  • A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)

  • Refer a friend bonus scheme

  • Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available as well via our balfourbeattycareers.com portal.


 

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.


 


Why join us?


As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.


 


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 and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion


We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.


As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/


We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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