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Job category: Construction/Operations Management The Site Manager will work on a full-time basis and will lead the site teams and subcontractors in undertaking the required projects tasks and will be accountable for the management and planning of sub-contract labour. The Site Manager will also ensure compliance with SHE includes management of ‘risk’ and deputise for the Project Manager as and when required. Desirable:
Reason for vacancy: Other
Location: Birmingham
Job region: West Midlands
The Role
Due to our continued growth, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Site Manager to join based in Oldham with travel across the North West.
The Project
You will be part of one of largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe.
What you will need
Essential Criteria: • Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC)
• SMSTS
• Scaffold inspection
• Role Appropriate CSCS card
• First Aid at work certificate
• Asbestos awareness (duty to manage would be desirable)
• Excellent understanding of building refurbishment works (high rise experience is desirable)
• Valid driver’s license
• Confident and comfortable with engaging, managing, communicating with all levels of supply chain members, from directors/owners, supervisors to operatives on the ground
• Comfortable reviewing & challenging sub-contract RAMS prior to final review from the HSEC team.
• CIOB or Construction related membership
• Knowledge and understanding of ASTA
• Experience of delivering projects for an Affordable housing Client, in particular refurbishment projects
• Experience of working alongside a customer liaison officer who in tandem will ensure access and information is communicated to the residents to assist access and ultimately programme. Knowledge of working with different contracts JCT/NEC
• Quality assurance
• Temporary works knowledge
Benefits
• Salary sacrifice car lease OR basic salary + Motor Expenditure Allowance (£3,000)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more
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