Description

Job holders in this unit group manage and oversee major construction and civil engineering projects and major building contracts for quality of work, safety, timeliness and completion within budget; forecast travel patterns and develop strategies for managing the impact of traffic-related demand.

Tasks

• Draws up budgets and timescales for new construction projects based on clients’ requirements
• Briefs project team, contractors and suppliers
• Assembles information for invoicing at the end of projects
• Plans work schedules for construction projects based on prior discussion with architects, surveyors etc.
• Hires and may supervise site staff, establishes temporary site offices, takes delivery of materials
• Regularly inspects and monitors progress and quality of work, ensures legal requirements are met
• Identifies defects in work and proposes corrections
• Records, monitors and reports progress
• Forecasts the impact on traffic and transport of new developments (e.g. shopping centre)
• Assesses schemes to manage traffic such as congestion charging and parking controls
• Examines accident ‘blackspots’ to improve road safety
• Writes reports for funding bids and planning authorities and acts as expert witness.

Entry Requirements

Entrants normally possess a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification and/or substantial work experience at an appropriate level. Further Continuing Professional Development is available in some areas.