Overview
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What you’ll be doing
Within the Construction environment, you’ll manage buying materials, large projects, health and safety, and customer service. We operate on around 400 developments across the UK, spanning towns and rural areas. Projects vary from greenfield developments to converting existing buildings such as old factories or disused hospitals.
We need people who can bring fresh ideas and imagination, along with the commercial ability to manage people, budgets and costs. Our construction teams have a track record of excellence, including NHBC Pride in the Job Awards.
Reporting to the Construction Director, you will oversee the development of sites from land acquisition to completion, ensuring Safety, Health and Environmental standards are maintained, and that programme, quality and cost targets are achieved within budgets and timescales through effective management of Site Managers and subcontractors. You will be responsible for delivering the divisional construction execution plan.
You will be expected to:
* Manage and monitor Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) performance to ensure compliance with legal obligations and the Company’s SHE Management system.
* Support in preparing tender requirements for subcontractors and suppliers, monitor performance, and provide feedback to the Commercial department.
* Ensure adequate resources are available for an effective site start.
* Monitor construction programme performance to meet targets and ensure on-time completions; provide dates through Sales/Build meetings to forecast legal completions.
* Control non-productive and prelim expenditure in line with Group guidelines and participate in cost control meetings.
* Liaise with all departments to support the Site Manager’s role and ensure information, materials and contractors are available.
* Monitor each stage of construction to ensure a quality product.
* Liaise with purchasers to provide a suitable level of service after completion.
* Support the Site Manager in ensuring on-site construction teams are fully resourced, with clear job responsibilities and support in communication, training and workload management.
* Provide a professional interface with purchasers, external contacts, contractors, and others.
* Assist the Construction Director in matters relating to the efficient performance of the Construction Department.
* Set and achieve build programme targets, as advised by the Construction Director.
* Lead and develop the site management teams.
Be a point of contact for recruitment of the site management team and support appropriate personnel through the interview process.
What You’ll Need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
* A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business.
* Proven experience in a senior role in the construction industry, including managerial experience.
* Self-confident, decisive, resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* A member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and/or qualified to NVQ level 5 in Construction Management with considerable experience in the full range of construction trades (desirable, not essential).
* In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction trade and the relevant legislative requirements (e.g., Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations).
* Good knowledge, understanding and experience of dealing with all issues relating to Customer Care.
Benefits
We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. We offer tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to help us stay one step ahead.
Barratt adopts a hybrid working approach where roles allow; office-based colleagues may divide time between office, sites and sales offices, and home working. We recognise the benefits of an effective hybrid working culture for the Company and staff.
We are building an inclusive culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us. Our benefits include:
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
* Company Car or Cash Allowance
* Annual Medical Health Assessment
* 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
Private medical cover, pension, annual health assessment, financial and lifestyle benefits are available as part of our overall package.
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