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Section Manager
November 21, 2022 | Comments Off on Section Manager
Section Manager
Project-based - Surrey
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Want to use your construction expertise to deliver some of the UK's most complex and innovative major projects?
Construction excellence is what we do best, through our ingenuity, expertise and experienced teams of engineering and construction professionals.
Laing O'Rourke's 2025 Mission to become the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry is driven by innovation and with technical excellence in design, manufacturing and construction at its core.
This is a great opportunity to play a key role in our highly experienced project delivery team delivering this £400M project.
What is the role and project?
- Section management of a section of a mega or major project including direct trades and labour as well as subcontract management.
- Construction work is underway on the expansion of the iconic Shepperton Studios in Surrey, and once complete will be one of the largest film and TV studios in the world. Works involve 1 million sq ft of new production accommodation and 17 sound stages.
What do we look for?
- The passion and drive to exceed expectations in all aspects of the role, promoting best practice and shared learning in health, safety, risk, performance, quality and wellbeing.
- Experience of delivering projects for a principal contractor/ subcontractor and/or developer, with a fit out bias.
- Experienced in coordinating the sequence of works and interdisciplinary relationships on major construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
Why Laing O'Rourke?
- Because of our passion for innovation, we strive to develop, retain and encourage hardworking people. At Laing O'Rourke, everything we do is underpinned by our dedication to be a great place to work. We know our people are our greatest asset and believe excellence is possible with a forward-thinking and diverse team.
- Exposure to the largest, most complex and innovative projects in the industry and a culture that nurtures passion and expertise in next generation construction methods and technology.
- World class remuneration and benefits package & commitment to extensive training, development and long-term career progression.
- We really value difference at Laing O'Rourke and believe a diverse team drives innovation. We are a global multicultural business committed to the inclusion of all employees, enabling everyone to feel respected & valued for being themselves.
Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.
About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it.
Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
Diversity & Sustainability:
Laing O'Rourke value and care about difference and believe a diverse team drives innovation. We are a global multicultural business committed to the inclusion of all employees, enabling everyone to feel accepted, respected & valued for being themselves.
We have set out far-reaching global sustainability targets including a commitment to achieve equal numbers of men and women amongst our global staff by 2033.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.