Head of Construction

Costain Group Plc

The Role

Overview

Lead safe, on‑time delivery of large‑scale oil & gas construction projects

Key Responsibilities

  • site monitoring
  • team leadership
  • work planning
  • procedure control
  • compliance management
  • safety culture

Tasks

-Monitor site progress and support and enable the Facilities Contractors to successfully deliver -Lead the construction team (team of circa 40) and the 2 x Area Construction Managers in their duties. -Ensure the works are effectively planned, co-ordinated and delivered -Ensure that the work readiness and control of work procedures are in place and effective for all works -Ensure compliance with bp requirements and the Costain way. -Work closely with the HSE and quality team to ensure contract requirements are met. -Promoting a positive safety culture and right first-time quality culture -Work closely with the Package managers to ensure the Facilities Contract packages are safely delivered on time and co-ordinated with other Facilities Contracts

Requirements

  • cscs card
  • hnc/hnd
  • smsts
  • 10+ years
  • construction management
  • pipeline

What You Bring

-Commercial knowledge and experience. -Experience of managing technical and programme interfaces with adjacent and interdependent projects -Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (IOSH, SMSTS for example) -CSCS/CCSNG Card -Strong communication skills -Experience of projects within brownfield and live operating site environments -Detailed experience of onsite Construction Management and safe delivery, to time, quality and budget -Experience of management of site subcontractors with civil, mechanical, electrical and site controls systems. -10 Years plus in a Senior/Lead Construction Management Role in an oil and gas, pipelines or energy/process plant environment -Understanding of Engineering and Construction Principles construction techniques and best practices -Experience as a Construction Manager/Project managing the delivery of large scale, multi discipline scopes of work. -Proven team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team -Detailed knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, Construction Phase Plans, risk assessment and construction hazards -Understanding of Procurement and Supply Chain impacts. -In depth experience of installing buried pipelines and process pipework in controlled environments. -HNC/HND or Technical/ Trade engineering qualifications.

The Company

About Costain Group Plc

-A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK. -Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors. -Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients. -Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure. -Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes. -Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management. -Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Water

Energy

Defence

Road

Rail

Integrated Transport

Nuclear

Utilities