1. Safety Leadership & Compliance (Primary Duty)
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Enforce the Construction Phase Plan and site-specific Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS).
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Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure all team members understand the task-specific risks.
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Ensure 100% compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, acting as the principal point of contact for site safety.
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Supervise and enforce Working at Height Regulations 2005 (harness use, scaffolding, MEWPs).
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Manage lifting operations in accordance with LOLER 1998 and BS 7121 (Safe Use of Cranes).
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Halt any unsafe acts or conditions immediately.
2. Team Management & Supervision
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Supervise a team of steel erectors, riggers, and slinger/signallers.
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Allocate daily tasks, manage labour resources, and monitor productivity.
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Mentor junior staff and apprentices, promoting a culture of safety and quality.
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Manage site logistics and coordinate deliveries of steel and materials.
3. Quality & Technical Control
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Oversee the erection of steel columns, beams, and trusses to precise engineering tolerances (typically ±3-5mm).
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Interpret and implement engineering drawings (GA, detail, and connection drawings).
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Ensure all bolted connections are torqued correctly and welded work (if applicable) meets BS EN ISO 3834 standards.
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Conduct regular quality checks to ensure compliance with BS EN 1090 (Execution Class EXC2-EXC4)