Job title: £39,591 + car cash allowance (£5,100 p.a) + benefits
Working Hours: 37 Hours Monday - Friday, Occasional Weekend Working.
Location: Based in Oxfordshire / Milton Keynes, with regular travel across our London & South East canal network - specifically the South Oxford and Grand Union canals.
Direct Services are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to lead Site Supervisors, Craft Operatives, and Operatives for our London & South East canal network. Construction Managers assist in supporting the Trust's aims to improve safety and increase the number of people using the waterways by delivering programmes of maintenance and repair works to protect and enhance the reputation of the network.
As the leader of a dedicated and busy team, you will focus on techniques, safety, skills, and expertise to deliver quality work and maximize productivity and efficiency in delivering the Trust's works. You will be responsible for delivering the regional programme of prioritized works and liaise closely with regional teams and technical support teams to ensure planned works have minimum impact and maximum benefit for the Trust's customers.
This role involves working in the London & South East regions, though candidates will have the flexibility to work from home as well as travel across those regions to sites on a regular basis. It is essential that candidates are able to work effectively from home.
Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience
Construction Managers manage a team of colleagues and volunteers across a section of a waterway and are responsible for providing customer service through planned works, plus operational management of assets and arising works. They are responsible for ensuring that their teams work efficiently and safely to deliver work programmes on target, taking into account the heritage and environmental value of the assets on which they are working.
Key accountabilities:
* Supporting and guiding 10 colleagues, including 1 Site Supervisor, 7 Craft Operatives, and 2 Operatives.
* Ensure delivery of the agreed work programme on time and within budget, using the appropriate available resources including sub-contract and agency. Adequate time is spent planning each package of work, ensuring all stakeholders have input into the delivery process as required. Clear communication with Site Supervisor throughout the planning process. All safety, environment, and heritage standards are met. Pertinent reports are produced to meet agreed deadlines.
* Lead & manage a team of site supervisors/site staff. Motivate staff to ensure that outputs are of the standard and quality required. Understand staff training needs and team development plans. Manage the development of apprentices and trainees so that they achieve standards and see an employment future within the Trust. Manage the annualized hours rota to meet the programme needs and work in collaboration with the regional team to support the on-call rota.
* Provide excellent customer service through proactive response to any enquiries and by ensuring the team has a customer focus. Manage team activities to minimize customer impact and maximize customer satisfaction and experience.
* Financial management for their discreet programme of works including estimations. Take responsibility for, and actively manage the available budget for the allocated programme of works along with team overhead costs. Identify working methods to maximize efficiency and ensure delivery of works within budget allowances.
* Identification of volunteer opportunities and volunteer recruitment. Where volunteers are involved in works, ensure appropriate management and supervision is provided and that works are completed safely and to the correct quality.
* Effective resource management including sub-contractors, agency staff, internal support, vehicles, equipment, and depots. Manage effectively the plant, equipment, and materials within the teams and the day-to-day management of operational depots in a safe and efficient manner.
* Manage effectively contract and supply partners through a full understanding of available services, contract terms & conditions, and the Trust's contract delivery procedures.
About you
Technical:
* Educated to NVQ Level IV / degree level or demonstrable level of experience commensurate with the post.
* Understanding and comprehensive experience in translating a strategic vision and developing and delivering programmes of work, on time and on budget.
* Understanding of operational/construction/M&E management.
* Experience of leading a team, being a positive role model translating the Trust's values to all audiences.
* Minimum Temporary Works Supervisor qualified, but prepared to work towards Temporary Works Coordinator.
* NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health & Safety or NVQ. The Trust will offer support to colleagues to help them achieve this qualification.
General:
* Customer focused with the ability to deliver on technical challenges in an infrastructure network.
* Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
* Experience in estimating.
* Valid driver's license.
To apply: click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.
Advert timeline:
* Role closes 12th January 2025, 23:59
* Interviews taking place w/c 20th January 2025.
If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk
What We Offer
In addition to your salary of £39,591, you will benefit from a Car Cash Allowance of £425 per month, a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits.
* Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%.
* 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing with years of service to up to 30 days after 5 years.
* Home working status with 'hub' facilities available.
* Annual £200 personal learning & growth award.
* Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues.
* Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts.
* 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum.
* Free fishing facilities across our canal network.
At the Trust, we care passionately for our waterways and believe that a diverse workforce enhances what we do. We welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
When you join the Canal & River Trust, you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations.
Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us
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