Construction Site Manager - Excellent opportunity

Construction Site Manager – Internal Fit Out

Location: Wembley

Starting salary: £40K to £65K basic which will be subject to knowledge and experience in a similar function.

Benefits

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  48 hour week.

  
  


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  26 days holiday p.a +8 days Bank Holidays

  
  


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  Staff car park

  
  


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  Staff canteen with complimentary breakfast & subsidised lunchtime meals currently available at Head Office

  
  


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  Annual discretionary bonus scheme

  
  


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  Company Pension Scheme contributions

  
  

  Department/ Division Summary

  
  

  Based from the Head Office in Wembley, this position is based within a very busy and flexible team. Reporting to the Business Administration Manager, the individual will play a significant role in the development of internal properties and projects.

  
  

  Purpose of the Role

  
  

  Responsible for supervising construction sites and running internal construction projects.

  
  

  The post holder will plan and oversee projects, ensuring that projects are within budget and timescales, and to an agreed specification. The role does involve tasks such as producing method statements and risk assessments for projects. It will also involve supporting the Business Administration Manager, so the individual must have exceptional problem solving, and communication skills, whilst having the ability to work independently and occasionally outside of standard working hours. They will need to have an attention to detail, be confident in their ability and be able to meet tight deadlines.

  
  

  Main Responsibilities

  
  

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  Production of Method Statements / Risk Assessments.

  
  


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  Showing a good knowledge of health and safety. Ability to find and implement new procedures to assist in the construction phase.

  
  


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  Instructing operatives that work direct and day to day supervision.

  
  


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  Supervision and co-ordinating work activities of sub-contractors.

  
  


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  Interpreting drawings and conveying information to operatives and sub-contractors. Setting out of levels and gridlines.

  
  


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  Ordering materials. Liaising with suppliers and the Purchasing department.

  
  


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  Monitoring programme sequencing works and working to tight deadlines.

  
  


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  Co-ordinating design among contractors, clients, engineers and architects.

  
  


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  Liaising with client / 3rd parties to communicate impact of works and make arrangements to minimise disruption.

  
  


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  Production of simple tender packs to issue to prospective contractors.

  
  


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  Basic use of AutoCAD to produce simple sketches / designs to assist with construction, ordering materials or letting work packages.

  
  


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  Keep records of site activities.

  
  

Desirable Skills & Experience

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  Necessary qualification in Civil Engineering or similar.

  
  


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  Proven Technical experience/ knowledge with AutoCAD

  
  


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  Experienced in civil build or interior fit out.

  
  


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  Potentially a temporary works coordinator (not essential).

  
  


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  Holder of a black CSCS Card.

  
  


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  Must have completed an SMSTS 5 day course.

  
  


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  Excellent organisational and communication skills.

  
  


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  Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  
  

  Core Competencies

  
  

  Teamwork

  
  

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  Plays an effective role as a member of the team.

  
  


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  Part of a strong team and encourages direct reports to do likewise.

  
  


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  Creates strong morale and team spirit.

  
  


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  Demonstrates the Company values at all times.

  
  


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  Contributes fully to team objectives to ensure these are met.

  
  


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  Makes it easy for others to work with them.

  
  


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  Creates a relaxed, open culture at work.

  
  

Communication

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  Communicates with clarity and impact at all levels.

  
  


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  Adapts style to suit audience.

  
  


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  Carefully selects most appropriate methods of communication.

  
  


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  Checks for understanding and clarity of message.

  
  

Customer Focus

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  Engages the customer at appropriate levels.

  
  


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  Secures full commitment to customer satisfaction by anticipating and preventing potential issues.

  
  


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  Takes immediate action to rectify any complaints and ensures steps are in place to avoid a repeat.

  
  


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  Takes time to get an in depth understanding of customer requirements.

  
  

Focus

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  Uses internal and externals sources of information.

  
  


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  Knows where to go and who to consult.

  
  


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  Is a good networker both internally and externally.

  
  


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  Identifies and implements opportunities to make and save money across the business.

  
  


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  Understands how their role contributes to profit.

  
  


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  Prioritises effectively and maximises use of their time.

  
  

  Drive for Achievement

  
  

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  Supports a culture of continuous improvement, inspiring others by personal commitment and enthusiasm.

  
  


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  Is a self-starter – pushes others to exceed stretching targets.

  
  


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  Encourages others by personal commitment and enthusiasm.

  
  


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  Embraces stretching targets and strives to achieve at all times.

  
  


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  Resilient when faced with setbacks.

  
  

Innovation

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  Supports key Company wide initiatives to ensure they are successfully delivered.

  
  


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  Seeks and applies new ideas.

  
  


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  Prepared to take a calculated risk.

  
  


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  Supportive of others’ ideas for improvement.

  
  


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  Embraces changes and new ideas.

  
  


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  Responds positively and enthusiastically to changing business circumstances and readily adapts behaviour to maintain high performance.