Do you love buildings and want to see them, both inside and out? Then look no further. At Structural Investigation Services we delve into British structures. Whether historical structures of note, iconic structures of import or modern HQs for global giants we get to see parts of these buildings that you have only ever wondered about.
At Structural Investigation Services we take a view that a positive can-do attitude is the most important characteristic attitude that any candidate can bring to the table. If you have these and are willing to learn then we are the place for you.
Benefits:
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* Annual leave-25 days, increasing to 30 days with Service, (plus bank holidays)
* Group Personal Accident Cover
* Health Private Medical Insurance
* Critical Illness and Death Cover
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Discount Scheme
Location:
The location for this role will be based in Chesterfield office although nationwide works will be required. You are to report to your line manager situated in the specified office. You will also be required to work nights, some weekends and to work away from home as per the business needs of the company.
Reports to:
Line Manager
Main Objectives:
In this permanent senior role, you will mainly be required to manage delivery of projects from initial enquiry stage, through quoting, awarding and delivery. This includes liaising with clients, suppliers and 3rd parties on all business and project matters. Operations Manager must delegate roles within a project and ensure all matters of project delivery are met including all health and safety and compliance. You must be competent in overseeing and supervising work packages of structural inspections, investigations and testing works including desk top studies, reporting and report sign off. An Operations Manager will also be responsible for staff mentoring and training staff members to name but some of the senior level duties. An Operations Manager will actively promote innovation within the business as well as the business services and disciplines.
As part of the above duties, the Operations Manager will be required to walk/climb structural embankments, sometimes steep, climb over boundary/protective fences etc in order to access all areas of a structure. Scaffold towers and generators etc (25kg Max weight) are also required to be carried from vehicles to desired locations suitable to undertake works. The large proportion of works are undertaken on carriage and motorways within temporary lane closures via a Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP). Working within close proximity to fast moving traffic and up to a height of approx. 32m vertically but may be higher. Confined space Inspections (Low & medium risk) of culverts and drainage wells are also regularly undertaken by all staff.
Due to the above tasks associated with the role, a healthy level of physical and mental fitness is required from all levels of staff.
In addition to these responsibilities, your role encompasses actively pursuing and nurturing relationships with potential clients to expand the company's client base in the structural inspection and testing sector. Ensuring continued client satisfaction and exploring avenues for increased collaboration with existing clients to fortify long-term partnerships are also part of your duties. Moreover, providing guidance, mentorship, and training to junior team members within the inspection and testing sector is essential for their professional growth and skill enhancement.
Key Accountabilities (please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties but represents the main requirements of the role):
* Manage site contracts to ensure works are carried out to programme with no re-visits or missed information
* Keep KPI data up to date
* Set up contracts
* Ensure Health & Safety is at the forefront of all planning
* Ensure quality is paramount to maintain UKAS Accreditation
* Ensure all staff are fully trained and have current qualifications/cards for undertaking site works
* Attend client meetings and internet-based meetings
* Write and submit Tenders
* Work as part of a team to develop junior staff
* Compile factual Reports/certificates
* Any other duties
Person Specification:
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
* Hard working and reliable
* Self-motivated and able to show initiative
* Confident and professional
* Well organised
* Possesses good team working skills
* Is able to motivate other members of the team
* Is able to lead teams of staff and control works on site and in the office
* Is enthusiastic about assisting and training other members of staff
Desirable Requirements:
Required
* SSSTS or SMSTS
* Full First Aider
* Full UK driving licence
* IPAF/PASMA
* Full working knowledge of ISO17025 UKAS requirements
* CSCS Card
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Carry out intrusive works as well as office works
* Read and fully understand Structural Engineers Drawings/scopes
* Deliver investigations to schedules set at tender stage
* A minimum of 3 years at project Supervisor level leading teams in Structural Investigations/Fabric Investigations
* A minimum of 5 years in materials testing industry or equivalent
* Have a full working knowledge of the fabric of buildings including steel/concrete and masonry
Join us at SIS Group and shape the future of structural engineering Apply now for an enriching career that goes beyond boundaries.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Life insurance
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 50% (preferred)
Work Location: In person