DfMA Project Manager - Reading

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About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Regional Civils/Build team as a DfMA Project Manager and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

What you'll be doing

The DfMA Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Strategising DfMA scope at RIBA stage 3 and developing through RIBA Stage 4.
• Procurement of DfMA package - ensuring technical and commercial compliance.
• Lead the design and engineering of DfMA structural steelwork, access / egress requirements and project specific fixing requirements.
• Strategic management of associated delivery and logistical requirements.
• Co-ordination management of associated MEP services within the DfMA products allowing for structural steelwork design and onsite spatial constraints.
• Liaising with other trades to ensure correct interface management.
• Organising and management of Mockups, Benchmarks and applicable QA inspections.
• Management of manufacture, quality and compliance.
• Management of pre-commissioning, commissioning, setting to work and handover activities in conjunction with other third party supply chains.
• The DfMA Project Manager shall hold overall responsibility for a whole discipline.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a DfMA Project Manager who has:

• Effective leadership skills.
• Ability to improve safety and sustainability performance.
• Supporting negotiations and conflict resolutions as well as leading others to do the same.
• Adept in the management of data and processes.
• Ability to apply construction management principles at an expert level.
• Supporting stakeholder management.
• Advanced IT skills for the use of BIM and construction management tools.
• Detailed understanding of construction techniques, methodologies and management principles.
• Knowledge of Budgeting and cost control with financial awareness of delivery targets.
• Understanding of M&E regulatory requirements and Standards.
• Detailed understanding of safety protocols and best practices.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation and procurement.
• Detailed understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Understanding of risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Understanding of environmental sustainability practices.
• Detailed understanding of construction technology and innovation.
• Understanding of digital implementation.
• Understanding of Legal considerations and dispute resolution.
• Experience in leading and developing a small single-disciplinary team.
• Previous Construction Management experience within the relevant industry is required.
• Involvement in developing and executing work package budgets.
• Experience with work package scheduling and timeline management.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Advanced experience in handling safety management on construction sites and implementing safety protocols.
• Awareness in negotiating contracts with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Self-sufficient in resolving conflicts and addressing challenges during construction projects.
• Experience in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
• Experience in overseeing quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Awareness of implementing environmentally sustainable practices in construction projects.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's 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 wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 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

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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.

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.

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