Site Manager - Highways

ameygroupi • Full-time • Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom • 2d ago

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Site Manager (Highways) to join our NMC SW account. This position is within our Network Management Contract Southwest (NMC SW), based in Dumfries or Ayr.

Our NMC SW account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020, we are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery as well as winter maintenance and incident response.

Our team are first on the scene to assist road users on the road network, deliver engineering design and operational delivery services for more than 600 kilometres of road and 1,650 structures enabling reliable journey times and a high level of customer care for the people and businesses that use these roads every day.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing all construction activities on a discrete site or programme of works. This may include Amey ‘as of right’ works or managed works procured through competitive tender. You will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, with minimal disruption to road users.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with opportunity to earn overtime at weekends and occasionally on nightshifts.

You will be responsible for:

Deliver works in line with agreed programmes and budgets
Implement construction solutions that minimise disruption to customers and stakeholders
Effectively plan, use and control labour, plant and materials
Ensure compliance with procedures to achieve certainty of delivery
Liaise with Delivery Managers and supervisors to establish appropriate resource levels
Promote a ‘right first time’ culture with a focus on avoiding delays
Ensure projects are delivered safely on time and within financial commitments agreed with the client
Review design and contractual options throughout the design process
Oversee measurement, valuation and reporting of completed works
Review outcomes, capture lessons learned and provide feedback to relevant teams
Comply with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation
Maintain accurate records to support audits, inspections and test plans

We want to hear from you if you have:

Proven experience in a similar Site Manager role within Highways or the Civil Engineering industry
Experience managing Principal Contractor duties
A strong problem-solving approach with the confidence to show initiative
Good commercial awareness and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team discussions
Strong IT and interpersonal skills, with competence in Microsoft Office
A relevant engineering qualification at Degree level (or equivalent)
A full UK driving licence

Experience within Civil Engineering, Construction or Term Maintenance Highways Contracts is essential.

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program:

Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday
Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

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