Construction Leader UKI

Reports to:UK&I Installations Group Leader

Location: London - Heathrow

Contract Type: Permanent

Introduction to role

We are a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe.

The UK&I Construction Leaderis responsible forthe operational leadership of construction and installation activities across the UK & Ireland airport portfolio. Reporting to the UK&I Installations Group Leader the role acts as the operational lead for the Site Management community ensuring safeefficientand high-quality execution of all construction activities within live airport environments. The role supports Vanderlandes ambition to act as a mature Principal Contractor and drives construction excellence safety leadership operationalreadinessand continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities

The Construction Manager will be accountable for the day-to-day construction delivery and operational performance of projects across the UK&I portfolio acting as the Principal Contractors operational representative on assigned sites and will ensure full compliance with Construction Phase Plans CDM 2015 RAMS Permit-to-Work systems and airport operational requirements while driving right-first-time installation construction excellence and continuous improvement through lessons learned and performance data from ProTrack Velocity and Omnitracker.

The role will serve as a senior operational interface with airport stakeholders airlines operations teams and contractors ensuring works are delivered safely efficiently and with minimal disruption to airport operations and passenger experience.

Also leading on proactive issue resolution stakeholder alignment productivity improvement schedule recovery and the identification of commercial opportunities. Aswell as providing leadership coaching and mentoring to Site Management teams supporting succession planning and fostering strong collaboration between Project Management Engineering HSEQ Planning Logistics and Procurement functions. The Role will involve acting as a visible safety leader championing Vanderlandes Stay Safe culture through safety tours behavioural safety initiatives proactive reporting and the timely closure of safety actions.

Your responsibilities and activities will include:

• Lead and coordinate construction and installation activities across multiple airport projects.

• Coordinate simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) and complex work interfaces.

• Manage operational resource deployment and workforceutilisation.

• Lead construction readiness reviews covering design maturity permits materialslogisticslabourand stakeholder approvals.

• Supportmobilisation executioncommissioningand handover activities.

• Chair weekly construction coordination meetings and escalation forums.

• Ensure consistent use ofProTrack Velocity andOmnitracker.

• Support monthlyprogrammereviews projectboardsand KPI reporting.

• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance and drive corrective actions.

• Lead operational readiness reviews before major construction activities.

• Ensure compliance with Heathrow and airport governance requirements.

Role Qualification and Skills

• 510years experienceleading construction or installation teams on large and complex brownfield projects.

• Experienceoperatingwithin live airport environments and possession-based delivery models.

• Strong understanding of project lifecycle from pre-construction through handover.

• Knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and Principal Contractor obligations.

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and airport stakeholders.

• Experience implementing continuous improvement andstandardisationinitiatives.

• Contract and project management awareness.

Preferred Qualifications

• SMSTS

• NEBOSH General Certificate

• NVQ Level 6/7 Construction Management or equivalent

• CSCS Black Management Card

• Higher Level Technical Qualification
• Project Management qualification desirable

Key Success Measures

• Safety Performance

• Principal Contractor Compliance

• Schedule Performance

• Installation Productivity

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)

• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Yellow Nest is a salary exchange scheme that reduces childcare costs for parents and employers
• Pension with Aviva
• Access to Achievers an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers Where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying we are always happy to discuss or explore any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.