Construction Head

Head of Construction Job Description

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry, you might wonder what it takes to become a head of construction. A head of construction is a senior-level position that oversees the planning, execution, and completion of various construction projects. In this article, you will learn more about the roles, responsibilities, and skills of a head of construction, as well as the education and experience required for this job.

Skills

• A suitable level of experience in construction management.
• Good understanding of UK contractual models and supply chain capability;
• Excellent knowledge and strong understanding of UK H&S statutory requirements;
• Complex brownfield site experience and experience of client facility shutdowns and reinstatement;
• Specific sector related experience including; Industrial, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharma, Food & Drink and Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT);
• Ideally degree or equivalent in related subject (e.g. construction management or engineering discipline);
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• UK project experience is strongly preferred;
• A demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at management and operator levels within an organisation;
• Temporary works experience / certification
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects from their inception through to completion on behalf of the client, running multi-million pound projects;
• Managing a team of project planning, contracts, execution and monitoring;
• Oversee the implementation of PM PROjENs CM systems and procedures and drive improvement as required;
• Ensures completion of the project in accordance with all the project goals, especially in the areas of safety, quality, time and cost;
• Line management responsibility of PM PROjEN Construction Managers and Construction Supervisors;
• Protect the businesss commercial and contractual interests on the project;
• Ensures the relevant Pre Construction Information and Construction Phase plans are in place under CDM (2015);
• Responsible for all construction related formal communication to the Customer, Designers, Contractors and others;
• Lead the definition of safe and efficient construction strategies;
• Establish and ensure the completion of the PM PROjEN Construction Management Plan (CMP), Construction Management;
• Keep Project Manager or Project Sponsor fully informed on any issues of concern;
• Ensure plant, systems and facilities are handed over to the Customer in accordance with project requirements and procedures;
• Stand in for Construction Managers and Supervisors during periods of absence or act as Construction Manager for short duration site works;
• Undertake site safety tours and audits;
• Site Manual, Construction Execution Plan and Contractor Interface Procedures for all relevant projects.