Production Manager - Leicester, LE19 1DX
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Job Summary
Responsible for the management and control of a number of developments within the Business Unit, in order to achieve high standards of construction quality in a controlled cost environment, contributing to the Region’s profitability. To meet planned objectives and maintain high standards of health and safety at all times. To liaise with other Department Heads to ensure budgeted objectives are met with a commitment to build and motivate a team and continued staff development.
Primary Responsibilities
Support the Production Director by:
* Developing the Pre-Start Health & Safety Plan before site commencement as per Health & Safety Executive Directive.
* Generating required registers and the Site Specific Environmental Action Plan (SSEAP) in line with Company Guidelines.
* Ensuring compliance with the Taylor Wimpey Health & Safety Procedures Manual consistently.
* Updating management on revisions to Taylor Wimpey Policy and ensuring necessary adjustments to working practices.
Engage in:
* Assessing project buildability and creating a Construction Programme alongside the Development Department.
* Attending meetings (Pre-Planning, Pre-Tender, Pre-Start) to address construction issues prior to site initiation.
Manage the construction process by:
* Providing the Build Programme and Build Direction to Site Managers.
* Reviewing and maintaining Site Managers' Health & Safety Plans.
* Monitoring Site Managers' Weekly Progress Reports and resolving delays or issues with Department Heads.
* Overseeing Subcontractors' and Suppliers' planning to maintain the Build Programme and quality standards.
* Regularly visiting sites to ensure compliance with Company and HSE Procedures.
* Managing project completion and necessary adoptions efficiently.
Control costs by:
1. Collaborating with Technical and Design Departments to implement cost-effective construction processes.
2. Investigating and rectifying exceptional cost overages.
3. Negotiating with Subcontractors and Suppliers to reduce costs while ensuring quality.
4. Enforcing Waste Management Policy and monitoring