Purpose
Lead the project team to ensure Sweet Projects and the client objectives are met. It is envisaged that the role will support the aims of Sweet Projects in serving all customers' design and construction needs. The development of key working relationships with Sweet Projects staff, clients, and consultants. Contributing to long-term customer partnerships ensuring repeat business. Ensuring delivery on time, to budget and to agreed quality ensuring procedures are followed / maintained and that authorization parameters are not exceeded thus ensuring compliance with our procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* The development of key working relationships with all Sweet Projects staff, clients, consultants and sub-contractors
* Working in close partnership with local supply chain partners and using local expertise and knowledge
* Contributing to long-term customer partnerships ensuring repeat business
* Ensure that all work is kept on programme and that all details as specified in the drawings and instructions are adhered to
* Supervision of all direct labour as may be necessary and co-ordinate the activities of all the trades and disciplines involved on the site so that all operations are performed efficiently and in accordance with the construction programme and the quality and cost standards required by the Company
* Ensuring delivery on time, to budget and to agreed quality ensuring procedures are followed / maintained and that authorisation parameters are not exceeded thus ensuring compliance with our group procedures
* Attend and contribute to any safety initiative as required to ensure the project or projects are constructed safely
* Comply and manage health and safety in line with Sweet Projects procedures, minimum standards, current guidance and good practice.
* Ensure all Operatives are put to work ‘safely at all times’ with daily briefings
* Ensure that site branding and housekeeping standards are adhered to in line with company guidelines
* Ensure the coordination of the project by appropriate planning and organisation by leading the site team ensuring the project’s success
* Ensure the contract programme including monitoring and re-programming should it be required ensures timely delivery of the project
* Ensure that the flow of information through all parties is effectively managed and delivered, ensuring the works are constructed to the latest information
* Organise the site team daily to deliver programme requirements
* If required have an understanding of each specialist sub-contractor’s order including all attendances, attend Pre-Order meeting with each sub-contractor
* If required develop the Project Quality Plan and relevant Inspection and Test Plans / checklists ensuring that the works are compliant with specification
* If required promote high standards of work completion across the site.
* Be aware of and ensure contract terms are delivered
* Liaise with the project Commercial Manager or QS to monitor the financial status of the project. Identify solutions to problems and improvements and organise activity to deliver these and the required margin. Ensure no unnecessary costs are incurred due to poor record keeping and/or poor management decisions
* Ensure procurement is carried out in a timely manner using our approved supply chain
* Manage junior team members, making expectations clear and reviewing performance standards and assist in their development
* Always communicate with clients and third parties in Sweet Projects best interests with all meetings minuted and distributed
* Hold weekly team meetings to discuss project delivery, identify improvement opportunities and celebrate success with meeting minutes
* Ensure project records are maintained in line with Sweet Projects processes, procedures, and good practice
Qualifications
* Minimum HNC or equivalent in construction related subject
* Membership of professional body (e.g., CIOB, RICS etc)
* 5-day SMSTS – CITB
* 1st Aid at Work (4 day)
* PMP, APM or equivalent certification
Training required
* CSCS Card
* SMSTS (essential)
* RAMS (essential)
* Working at Heights (preferred)
Experience required
* Proven experience as the lead on MEP focussed projects
* Proven experience of managing BMS through pre-construction and delivery
* Proven experience managing commissioning through pre-construction and delivery
* Must have a working knowledge of NEC, JCT contracts
* Working understanding of procurement practices and forms of main and subcontract
* Good understanding of Cost / value process and reporting
* In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
* Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
* Good knowledge of MS Office
* Familiarity with construction/ project management software
* Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
* Excellent organizational and time-management skills
* A proven proactive knowledge of the management of health, safety and environment
* Understanding of contract documentation and reporting and how best to protect Sweet Projects Commercially
* Proven track record of career progression through engineering, trade, or construction roles in the construction industry
* Have a sound understanding of risk management and how it is managed.
Competencies
* Strong leadership skills, experience in working with senior leaders, and throughout the business to get the best results
* Ability to harness a working environment which encourages teamwork, energy, and creativity
* Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to think on your feet and recommend decisions with little hesitation
* Presentation and spoken ability, written communication skills to be able to prepare company and project reports
* Meticulous attention to detail, provide high-quality reports and maintain high standards within the wider business
* Excellent project, planning, change management capabilities