Construction Manager (Major Projects & Programs)

What youll have

A degree in engineering or construction related subject.

A leading HSE qualification.

A strong understanding of UK national trade agreements and construction forms of contract.

Extensive UK and / or international project delivery/project governance experience including large scale projects $500m

Experience of successfully engaging with clients senior management and other key stakeholders.

Proven HSE experience safely delivering project construction including the CDM Principal Contractor role managing SIMOPS Construction HAZID and safe systems of work e.g. Permit to Work Temporary Works.

Good commercial acumen and experience in all commercial contracting models/risk profiles and project scopes/phases (FEL/EPC/EPCM/PMC & Lump Sum/Fixed Price/Target Price/Reimbursable etc) and the ability to mitigate risks effectively through positive decision making.

Motivational leadership style with very strong communication skills and the ability to develop high-performance culture.

Proven experience in achieving results and targets meeting timelines pushing to achieve stretch goals and demonstrating enthusiasm persistence and tenacity.

Ability to deal with new concepts and complexity comfortably with a vision to the changes in technological advancements.

Project schedules will be executed in a fast-paced environment with considerable variability in methods of delivery and demands to respond quickly. The successful candidate will need to have a flexible and adaptable approach to the project delivery.

Moving forward together

Whatever your ambition theres a path for you with Worley and theres no barrier to your potential career success. Well help you take control of your growth and learning journey to gain skills you need right now or for the future.

Youll have the freedom to choose how you work and pick which opportunities you explore. Well encourage you to achieve your goals and give you the space to thrive personally and professionally.

Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Were bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.

Theres never been a more rewarding time to work at Worley.

There are nearly 50000 of us around the world working to pursue the best ideas. We offer flexible and hybrid working options because our people are safer healthier and more productive when they can balance work with life.

About the Project

We are looking to enhance our Major Projects and Programme team to support anticipated project awards later this year and early 2027. Projects in discussion cover FEED EPC and EPCM all with major clients including carbon capture and sustainable aviation fuel to be delivered in the UK with engineering and home office services led from our London Hub in Chiswick.

About the job

Were looking for a proven Construction Manager or a Principal Construction Engineer who has demonstrated capability to take on a Construction Manager role.

As a Construction Manager you will be responsible for developing the construction methodology in support of the Construction Execution Strategy to deliver successful project construction outcomes at all project stages from FEED through to Client Handover starting in the Home Office before transitioning to the worksite.

What youll do

Prioritize the safety health and wellbeing of ourselves and others. Lead and grow the site HSE culture promoting compliance from all involved.

Demonstrate courage and resilience to lead site teams coordinating with construction contractors and functional leads to get things done safely meeting quality on time and to budget.

Liaise with site construction leadership and construction contractor management.

Develop strong customer relationships by active participation in customer stewardship meetings ensuring continuous improvement.

Input construction methodology and right to left thinking into the home office design and planning.

Take responsibility for area permit to work and SIMOPS ensuring all tasks are planned approved and executed safely.

Work with planning to develop and update area schedules reflecting scope quantities and inter-activity relationships. Validate progress measurement and productivity claims.

Lead construction contractor progress meetings. Attend project trade agreement forums or similar.

Coordinate involvement of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) e.g. modularisation lifting advanced work packaging.

Seek opportunities for themselves and others to learn develop and stretch into new experiences. Inspire innovation by sharing their experience and know-how.

Contribute to managing the project construction risk. Lead site construction HAZID reviews.