The Construction Manager will be accountable for the day-to-day construction delivery and operational performance of projects across the UK&I portfolio, acting as the Principal Contractor’s operational representative on assigned sites and will ensure full compliance with Construction Phase Plans, CDM 2015, RAMS, Permit-to-Work systems, and airport operational requirements while driving right-first-time installation, construction excellence, and continuous improvement through lessons learned and performance data from ProTrack, Velocity, and Omnitracker.
The role will serve as a senior operational interface with airport stakeholders, airlines, operations teams, and contractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to airport operations and passenger experience.
Also leading on proactive issue resolution, stakeholder alignment, productivity improvement, schedule recovery, and the identification of commercial opportunities. Aswell as providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Site Management teams, supporting succession planning and fostering strong collaboration between Project Management, Engineering, HSEQ, Planning, Logistics, and Procurement functions. The Role will involve acting as a visible safety leader, championing Vanderlande’s Stay Safe culture through safety tours, behavioural safety initiatives, proactive reporting, and the timely closure of safety actions.
Your responsibilities and activities will include:
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Lead and coordinate construction and installation activities across multiple airport projects.
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Coordinate simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) and complex work interfaces.
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Manage operational resource deployment and workforce utilisation.
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Lead construction readiness reviews covering design maturity, permits, materials, logistics, labour and stakeholder approvals.
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Support mobilisation, execution, commissioning and handover activities.
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Chair weekly construction coordination meetings and escalation forums.
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Ensure consistent use of ProTrack, Velocity and Omnitracker.
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Support monthly programme reviews, project boards and KPI reporting.
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Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance and drive corrective actions.
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Lead operational readiness reviews before major construction activities.
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Ensure compliance with Heathrow and airport governance requirements.