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Within the Construction environment, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of a number of sites from land acquisition to completion, ensuring that Safety, Health and Environmental standards are maintained, and Programme, Quality and Cost targets are achieved within agreed budgets and timescales through the effective management of Contract Managers and Site Managers. Reporting to the Construction Director, you will manage the strategic build programme across the organisation’s 400+ developments.
Responsibilities
* Pre‑start site inspections and preparation of Safety, Health and Environmental plans and execution strategies.
* Manage and monitor Safety, Health and Environmental performance to ensure compliance with legal obligations within the Company’s SHE Management system.
* Support the provision of suitable tender requirements for subcontractors and suppliers, monitor their performance and report to the Commercial Department.
* Ensure adequate and suitable resources are available for effective site starts.
* Monitor performance against construction programme to ensure targets are met and completions are on time – progress chasing as required. Provide dates through Sales/Build meetings to ensure legal completions are as forecasted.
* Control additional costs for non‑productive and prelim expenditure to ensure Group guidelines are met and take part in cost control meetings.
* Liaise with all departments to support the Site Manager’s and Contract 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 ensure a suitable level of service after completion.
* Support the Contracts Managers in ensuring that on‑site Construction teams are fully resourced, well‑directed, with clear guidelines and full support in communication, training and development.
* Provide a professional interface with purchasers, external contacts and contractors.
* Assist the Construction Director in all matters relating to the efficient performance of the Construction department and deputise for the Construction Director as required.
* Responsible for the development of all construction employees within the division and ensure timely completion of all PDR’s.
* Recruit new site staff, liaising with all appropriate parties to ensure site teams are fully resourced.
Qualifications
* A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the business goals.
* 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.
* Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and/or qualified to NVQ level 5 in Construction Management with considerable experience of the full range of construction trades.
* In‑depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction trade and the relevant legislative requirements (e.g. Health & Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations).
* Good knowledge, understanding and experience of dealing with all issues relating to Customer care.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Cover – Family 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
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Management and Manufacturing | Industries: Construction
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