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Reports to: Senior Construction Manager UK

Location: Remote

Introduction to role

Vanderlande is a global market leader in material handling systems. Working within the project execution department a C onstruction G roup Le ader will report into the Senior Construction Manager and be responsible for lead ing the UK C onstruction T eam ensuring implementation o f best practice . Acting as a s afety c hampion and guardian of best practice for all c onstruction related activity across project portfolios for the UK Branch . Acting as an enabler for the team’s mission and vision harnessing leadership with a drive to set standards and positively collaborate with an everyday better mindset where safety culture and pr ioritisation forms the foundation of execution .

Role Responsibilities

This role will understand the value and dynamic nature of people with the demonstrable ability to motivate and achieve results through mentorship and coaching against a backdrop of continuous personal growth building the future leaders within the business and strengthening the capability of the team against the teams strategy , vision and core values. Serving our internal and external customers against a framework of ownership and accountability , the execution of the role will be underpinned by promotion of both physical and psychological safety acting as a positive role model as part of an inclusive culture with a givers mindset.

Your responsibilities and activities will include:

• Harness a givers mindset and demonstrabl y grow / develop others strengthening the resilience and leadership capability within the team .
• Champion process adherence and improvement through collaboration and ownership .
• Consistently c hampion accountability in good and bad situations measured through the performance of direct reports.
• Demonstrably understand the principals o f servant leadership with proven emphasi s on performance management and tactics to achieve the desired outcome
• Ability to operate with ambigu ity , remaining versatile with a solution driven mindset .
• Support and promote an inclusive culture , targeting growth and industry leading mindsets .
• Demonstrably improve leadership and communication capability to enhance the team’s brand in line with the team mission .
• Accelerate and strengthen collaboration through influence with wider functions achieving change and adoption .
• Remain resilient and maintain an inspirational setting through turbulence and challenging environments.
• Demonstrably hold yourself to account and challenge the norm consistently.
• Actively seek to improve functional capability and performance .
• Maintain an appetite and desire to grow and develop essential human skills through self-awareness and remaining an advocate for deliberate feedback.
• Aware of dependencies and intricacies of cultural make up and human behaviour.
• Actively work with a selfless mindset and embodied leadership principals .
• Be an integral part of the team, harnessing an ability to deliver through others.
• Consistently meet and exceed both operational and tactical K.P.I’s .
• Strengthen relationships and cross functional collaboration supporting the Senior Construction Manager with strategic initiatives .
• L eader in safety & quality and proven execution of setting standard s and elevating performance of others .

Role Qualification and Skills

• Experience in a leadership role primarily focussed on people/line management
• Understanding of servant l eadership principals and demonstrable people development skills
• 5+ years’ experience in successfully managing large multi-disciplined teams during delivery of large and complex projects in a demanding environment with proven results .
• Awareness and proven experience with aspects of project delivery throughout the lifecycle.
• Experienced in development and delivery of tactical plans supporting best practice and defining functional standards.
• Awareness and solid understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations and HASWA 74
• Experience in building culture and championing change.
• IT literate, capable of using MS Office and Outlook as a minimum.
• Proven Safety record through stewardship within time critical and pressurised working environments.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and harness an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Possess the ability to champion a successful safety culture and safe working ethos .
• Implementation of new ways of working based on continuous improvement principals.
• Financial and Project Management Awareness .

Preferred Q ualifications

• SMSTS Trained as a minimum.
• NVQ Level 5 in Strategic Management & Leadership or equivalent.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or higher.
• ECS Card / CSCS Black Management Card .
• NEC Training or equivalent.

Candidates must reside wi th eligib ility to work in the UK and willing to travel.

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)

• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers
• Perkbox includes things such as free eye tests at Specsavers including discounts on Glasses, free cinema vouchers and a weekly free coffee from Nero. Along with hundreds of savings on day-to-day shopping, trips etc.
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension with Aviva
• Access to Achievers an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers Where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore, any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.