Construction Manager

Wood has an exciting opportunity to join our EPC team as Construction Manager, overseeing our onshore and offshore activities on our Harbour Energy Contract covering our Brownfield Topsides Modifications and Projects portfolio. This permanent long-term role will be based out of Sir Ian Wood House in Aberdeen on a hybrid basis. Key to the role is recent Topsides experience in a brownfield management role.

The role will oversee all construction activities and assure the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects in on schedule and within budget. Using in-house construction management procedures and experience, provide continuity and consistency of construction management with quality assurance and reliable control.  

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally. 

For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle 
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Responsible for construction and contractor related deliverables                 
• Supervises all areas on small projects and / or a subset / discipline on larger projects 
• Responsible for management and execution of multiple field disciplines or a subset of assigned construction project(s) in accordance with the requirements of the contract between the company and the client, and in accordance with the company’s operating policies and principles.
• Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project.                     
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines / subset of on site construction.                                   
• Management of installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment.
• Coordinates field personnel work schedules to maximise utilisation and ensure work is delivered on schedule                                     
• Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan.                                 
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control                    
• Ensure all workers within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions
• Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area(s) of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment and control of risks in accordance with Wood and client requirements
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline / subset of on site construction. Utilise Commercial processes to capture variations effectively 
• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation and other project-specific requirements, in accordance with client/contract document specifications and in accordance with Wood Policies & Procedures               
• Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site and report any issues as required                                      
• Works with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability 
• Line Manager for Onshore and Offshore teams

Qualifications: 

• Typically minimum qualified to ISCED Level 5 (technical diploma / apprenticeship) or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience 

Knowledge, skills and experience: 

• Appropriate level of field construction experience

Personal attributes: 

• Well organised, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills                   
• Display both good judgment and leadership qualities                                
• Ability to work with timelines/targets.                              
• Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required. 
• Excellent interpersonal organisational, communication and team building skills. 
• Role model Wood’s values & behaviours