What you'll be doing?
Oregon Timber Frame (OTF), one of the UK's largest timber frame manufacturers are a division of Barratt Developments PLC, Britain's largest housebuilder, following an acquisition in 2019.
We specialise in the design, manufacture, supply and erection of structural timbers to all divisions across the Barratt Redrow Group.
Job Purpose:
To ensure the efficient management of sub-contract timber frame erection squads and ensure they are performing to the highest possible standards, on time and line with predetermined cost.
To actively encourage safe working practices on site and to identify potential areas of improvements.
Oregon Contract Management are the on-site construction division of Oregon Timber Frame Limited, they are responsible for ensuring on-site construction of a quality produce, safely and within timescales and budgets set. They work closely with the Commercial and Production Departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
The Department also ensures the company's policy on Health & Safety and the requirements of Health & Safety Legislation are met and safe working practices are actively encouraged throughout.
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities that are within the scope and job purpose as requested by your Line Manager.
Responsibilities:
* To comply with Company policies and procedures.
* To assist the Timber Frame Installation Manager with co-ordinating on-site erection squads to ensure an efficient method of build to the required build programme agreed by each Site Manager.
* To help coordinate with Site Manager and ensure targets are achieved and work is to the high quality expected.
* Ensure craneage requirements co-ordinated timeously.
* Effective daily use of Company information systems and databases.
* To comply with the Company's H&S policy and complete the relevant documentation required on a regular basis (method statements/risk assessments/lifting plans etc).
* Liaise with various departments within the Company to ensure the highest possible customer care performance/satisfaction and complete all the relevant inspection documentation.
* To continually monitor the product quality in line with the quality procedures in place and to assist in the continuous improvement of our product and service.
* Continually liaise with production departments to ensure up to date activities on site are communicated and any changes to programmes documented.
* Ensure prompt collection and sign-off of customer conformity sheets in line with finance department requirements.
* Ensure timeous signing off of structural frames and forwarding of paperwork to the relevant department.
* Have personal drive with ability to achieve.
What You'll Need
KEY PERSONNEL SKILLS :
* Excellent communication skills.
* Basic understanding of computer usage in word and excel in particular.
* Have good knowledge and hands-on experience of modern methods of construction in timber frame.
* Committed with ability to demonstrate organisational and interpersonal skills.
* Personal drive with a "can do" attitude.
* Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
* Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
* Commercial awareness and ability to focus on ensuring total customer satisfaction.
DESIRABLE SKILLS (training Can Be Provided If Required)
* Strong working knowledge of joinery and timber frame erect sequences.
* Experienced in supervising and managing people.
* A sound appreciation of Health & Safety practices on site.
* Experience of working with cranes to erect timber frame kits.
Qualifications
* Joinery experience.
* Crane Operations Certified to either Lift Supervisor and/or Appointed Person level
* SSSTS
* Valid CSCS card – professional level.
* You must have a UK current driving licence and use of a personal car for work related usage. The car must be insured for business use.
Benefits
Our Company and Benefits
We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
* 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
* Choice of Flexible Benefits
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure
Today's housebuilding professional need tomorrow's benefits, so they're ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
Private medical cover
Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.
Pension
First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
Annual Health Assessment
All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
Financial Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
Lifestyle Benefits
Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
So much more…
From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.