Construction/Site Manager

Campus Project Solutions, Macclesfield

Make a positive impact, in a team where it means more

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being bold, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Construction/Site Manager to work within the capital projects team at our Macclesfield Campus. The Campus is a crucial part of AstraZeneca’s UK Operation and the 2nd largest operational site within the company’s global network. It is approx. 100 acres with around 4500 people working on site. Facility Management are one of the main teams on site and part of this team is Campus Project Solutions (CPS), who deliver engineering capital projects for all the campus residents.

Typically, the team deliver around 60 projects a year ranging in value from £10k’s up to £10M. The team consists of Engineering Leadership, Project Managers and Project Engineers, Project Control, Validation and Commissioning and Construction Management and Supervision. The CPS team is approximately 50 direct colleagues and up to 150 people in our partner and term supplier organisations who we collaborate closely with and all are dedicated to delivering the best possible outcome for our customers exceeding key Time, Cost and Quality performance.

This is an exciting role that will require you to work multi-functionally and engage with people from different areas of the business and functions. You’ll need to have an extensive knowledge of construction safety legislation and procedures, and experience of leading major construction projects.

What you'll do

As a Construction/Site Manager you will respond to the CPS Construction lead and implement the UK Construction Management Strategy to deliver the construction phase of projects under your control, ensuring effective management of SHE, cost, and quality. Throughout, you will ensure compliance with national statutory requirements and AZ standards and procedures for construction.

You will work with the Macclesfield Construction SHE Lead to drive continuous improvements in construction delivery, using UK wide examples of best practice whilst assisting in the development and implementation of the Campus Construction Improvement Plan.

Collaborating with our other Construction Managers and Supervisors, you will ensure construction resource is appropriately assigned to projects within the CPS project portfolio and engaged to support wider project activities across the site.

On behalf of AstraZeneca CPS projects, you will discharge CDM 2015 Principal Contractor duties and assist & advise Project Managers through the design and construction phases of the CDM risk assessment. You’ll ensure SHE is proactively handled on your projects to reduce the likelihood of accidents and incidents – reporting and investigating any incidents to prevent re-occurrence.

Essential Requirements

• Strong communication and influencing skills

• Extensive knowledge of implementing CDM 2015

• Construction project experience (preferably in Pharma or Bio projects)

• Detailed understanding of SHE standards, GxP and other regulatory guidance

• Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures within different engineering disciplines

• Awareness of project management processes

• Understanding of contract and commercial agreements.

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent, in a construction or engineering subject

• Professional accreditation with a recognised Construction or Engineering Institution

• APM, PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent, qualification as a project practitioner

• Specialism in one functional engineering capability

• Knowledge of AstraZeneca business

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, qualification/validation and pharmaceutical processes

There are so many fantastic employee benefits that AstraZeneca offer! A competitive salary, private healthcare, generous holiday allowance, excellent training and development opportunities, and much more.

So, what’s next…

Are you already envisioning yourself in this role? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

We look forward to receiving your application of a CV and Covering Letter no later than midnight on Sunday 9th July 2023.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Opening date: 27/06/2023

Closing date: 09/07/2023

Where can I find out more?

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.