About the role
As our new CDM Manager, you will provide assurance and support to our programme and project teams. You will ensure that construction and maintenance projects preserve safe and effective delivery of interventions and changes to the built environment, and will act as a senior influencer within active travel in Scotland.
This role has a wide remit across various parts of the business, and will work directly with representatives from central and local government, active travel delivery partners, communities, Transport Scotland and other key people.
You will be responsible for setting the assurance of safe and effective implementation of projects, and the training, prioritization, and allocation of resources to deliver projects to satisfy Sustrans legal duties under CDM 2015.
You will work collaboratively across the organisation, including the UK Design, Engineering and Assurance functions with other programmes, services and a Programme Management Office.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake work on behalf of Sustrans. You will work from a Sustrans office in Edinburgh or Glasgow with the flexibility to work from home, or home-based within reasonable travelling distance from Edinburgh or Glasgow.
About you
You will build relationships easily and communicate effectively with a wide range of people, from senior leaders, partners and the general public, allowing you to positively influence people within the Active Travel Sector in Scotland at all levels.
You should be able to demonstrate your experience of Civil Engineering projects including
- Client and stakeholder relationships management
- Programme plan management
- Programme budget responsibility
- Programme/s risk management and mitigation
You will have:
- A degree (or equivalent ) in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
- Relevant experience of civil engineering contract management (NEC3&4) including short and full contracts and for construction and the provision of services
- Extensive knowledge of Health and safety management including CDM 2015
- Good knowledge of Highway regulations and guidance such as Manual for Streets, Cycle By Design, DMRB, TSRGD, MCHW and Traffic Signs Manuals
We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, Monday 14 March.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams after week commencing 21 March
Work perks
Wellbeing
- 26 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Staff volunteer days.
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.
Financial
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans.
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
- Discount benefits.
Family-friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday).
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.
We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented.
Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.
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