We've worked hard to build a culture where people feel a genuine sense of belonging, wherever they work in our operations, and whatever their role. Our culture is grounded in our core values and our very strong commitment to delivering every day for our clients and their customers, getting everyone home safely, and caring about your wellbeing.
The Project Lead – Civils is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and performance of on-site civils crews delivering network infrastructure projects.
The role ensures that all civils works are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Con-tract Drawings, Specifications, Programme requirements, and Actavo Civils SOPs, RAMS, and Safety Procedures.
You will act as the primary operational link between site teams, Project Management, clients, and third parties, ensuring company objectives, safety culture, quality standards, and delivery targets are clearly communicated and achieved.
Responsibilities:
* Adhere to and maintain compliance with all Health and Safety procedures within your work.
* Carry out weekly Safety Audits on the Actavo Safety Platform ensuring best practices are followed
* Prepare and issue work packs to the project teams in an efficient and timely manner.
* Plan and coordinate accurate ordering of all required materials.
* Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with the up-to-date Contract Drawings.
* Review, inspect and approve completed work from site teams.
* Carry out Weekly Quality Audits onsite using Actavo's Workflow Management System, following up to ensure a timely close out of any identified deviations.
* Ensure site compliance with council road opening licenses and to correct and safe traffic management procedures.
* Ensure all reinstatement is completed in a timely manner, safely and to standard.
* Report to the Head of Civils on a daily basis, giving important updates in a timely manner.
* Hold weekly and monthly toolbox talks with your team to give key updates and any changes if needed, regarding the project at hand.
* Manage and give constructive feedback to your team and provide training and coaching where appropriate.
* Liaise with affected third parties where necessary.
* Liaise with client & subcontracting personnel in a clear and professional manner.
* Assist in the resolution of any fault issues found during other phases of the network construction processes.
Requirements:
* Educated to diploma/certificate Civils engineering or relevant field equivalent experience preferred
* Minimum 5 years' experience working on civils/utilities networks.
* Experience in supervising multi-disciplined teams in a fast-paced volume driven environment.
* CSCS in SLG, LUGs and Advanced reinstatement course desirable.
* Excellent analytical with a high standard of numerical skills.
* Data Analysis and Reporting.
* Proven ability to use MS Office programs.
* Civil engineering / utilities construction experience.
* Strong computer skills with proven experience in MS Office and workflow management systems.
Benefits:
* Pension plan
* Life assurance – 4 times your annual salary
* Employee assistance programme
* Refer a friend scheme
* Maternity pay
* Educational assistance
* Career progression opportunities
* Long Service Awards