The Vacancy
Wates have an opportunity for a Section Manager/Assistant Site Manager to join our Wates team within our Planned Works division on a 1 year fixed term contract. You will be working in the Reading area on one of our social housing contracts. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure a project is built safely, economically to the agreed timescales and quality standards.
Key Accountabilities will include:
1. Responsible for input into and Programming the works/short-term programming of works.
2. Manage Operatives, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers to ensure quality control is maintained along with Health and safety at all times.
3. Attend pre and post-inspection works and advise on appropriate action and job requirements, and assist with design solutions. This resulting in the successful delivery and handover of schemes.
4. Carry out Weekly Site Progress reports per scheme that will be filed electronically as well as submitting to Project Manager.
5. Ensure that once works are completed, the full and completed job packs are sent to the Project Manager at the office along with completion details to guarantee a swift invoicing procedure to eliminate WIP (work In Progress) & certify cash flow.
You must have:
1. Must have full accreditation in asbestos awareness, scaffold inspections.
2. SMSTS required.
3. Full UK Driving License
4. Must hold a valid first aid certificate.
We are looking for a Section Manager ideally from a social housing/tier 1 contractor background who is willing to learn and develop within the business. Ideally having worked on kitchen refurbishment projects for decent homes.
To be successful in the role you will be an effective communicator with a positive and engaging approach to providing site leadership. You will have strong IT skills (including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the ability to prioritise a wide range of tasks to set deadlines.
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