ABOUT NATTA BUILDING COMPANY
Established over 50 years ago, Natta Building Company Ltd specialises in Building and Civil Engineering projects. The work we undertake in various sectors includes commercial, healthcare, residential projects such as new homes, care homes, real estate development, section 278 and 38 infrastructure roads, sewers and services, large scale ground working for commercial buildings, schools, prisons, housing developments, and high-quality external works packages. We also undertake design and building packages with experience in various build styles including steel frames, reinforced concrete frames, basements, and traditional brick/block work. Bespoke projects, such as care homes and turnkey housing, complete our wide-ranging portfolio of successes.
The Natta Group currently runs 6 business streams: Natta Building Company, Natta Homes (property developer), Natta Plant, Natta Geo-Environmental, CISTC (a training provider) and the Surrey Training Group. The Group has over 550 personnel with a turnover of £70+ million, forecasting turnover in 2020 circa £100+ million. Employees have access to recognition programmes, career development, and advancement through training, career succession, and loyalty schemes. Our culture is to promote from within, creating opportunities along with business growth and strategic plans to promote an ethos of support and encouragement where peers want to help each other succeed.
Natta people are motivated and aspire to succeed at every level.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY
This varied and satisfying job begins at the design stage of a major construction project and runs right through to its completion. It is the responsibility of this job role to ensure that works run smoothly and are completed safely, to the highest quality, on time and to budget. Project Managers are in charge of the overall planning, management, co-ordination, safe working environment and financial contract of a project which is very rewarding. Working as part of the Site Team, you will report into the Construction or the Operations Director, who then reports to the Managing Director based at Natta Head Office. You must be able to perform this role to tight deadlines, kept within strict budgets, and create a positive working environment, maintaining good client relationships throughout the contract. You will be expected to support the development of leadership, both on site and within the office to organise the best team to complete the project.
MAIN TASKS
1. Plan and manage the safe delivery of the project and direct a multi-disciplinary team through the project to ensure deadlines are met.
2. Manage the day-to-day working, utilisation, implementation and technical consultants engaged on client assignments.
3. Manage relationships with the client team and third parties to ensure works progress without delay.
4. Ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date with works progress.
5. Ensure completed works are signed off before accessed by follow-on trades.
6. Liaise with estimators, buyers and commercial managers to ensure timely material orders.
7. Identify aspects of the project which may cause disputes or additional costs and resolve as appropriate.
8. Record all activities outside the scope of works.
9. Contribute to and develop detailed scopes with the cost team.
10. Plan works to maintain a safe system of work specific to each project.
11. Interrogate design to ensure buildability and identify opportunities for improvements.
12. Balance client requirements with Natta Building Company targets.
13. Develop and improve working practices to enhance efficiency.
14. Report project progress to senior management and maintain high standards of reporting.
15. Prepare client project reports.
16. Ensure sufficient staffing levels for effective work.
17. Benchmark each section of work with the client.
18. Chair weekly project meetings.
19. Complete the site start-up checklist.
20. Identify underperformance within the team and address through disciplinary procedures.
21. Maintain a current set of working drawings on site.
22. Review and understand technical drawing detail including CAD software.
23. Hold safety briefings and ensure actions are carried out.
24. Carry out safety inspections at agreed intervals.
25. Ensure Natta weekly procedures and reporting are undertaken.
26. Coordinate required support levels and training.
27. Maintain a detailed site diary listing operations, material orders, and resources.
28. Ensure all relevant work permits are in place before tasks start.
29. Organise necessary health and safety files, operation manuals, and user guides.
KEY SKILLS
1. Detailed knowledge of HSQE construction standards.
2. Knowledge of Building Control and Warranty requirements.
3. Knowledge of construction contracts and fire standards.
4. Implementation of construction best practices.
5. Deliver projects with zero defects on time.
6. Strong communication and team coordination skills.
7. Professional preparation of site policies.
8. Understanding of quality throughout the construction process.
9. Create detailed construction programmes.
10. Prepare and issue weekly programmes.
11. Utilisation of electronic drawing and snagging databases.
12. Seamless knowledge of key software packages.
13. Material take off and ordering.
14. Ability to lead and present in meetings.
15. Coordination of deliveries and construction.
16. CSCS black card, SMSTS training, First Aid Training.
EXPERIENCE
1. Experience in residential apartments and care homes.
2. Experience in multi-storey schemes, traditional buildings, RC frames, and basement works.
3. Experience in projects circa £10m plus.
MAIN CONTACTS
1. Senior Management Team
2. Clients and sub-contractors
3. Site Management and operatives
4. Buying Department
5. Quantity Surveying Team
6. Technical Teams
7. Health and Safety Manager
8. Marketing and Communications
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Studies or Building Management.
2. Membership of an industry professional body (RIBA, RICS, ICE, etc.).
3. SMSTS/CSCS and First Aid.
4. Prince2 or MSP practitioner qualification.
SKILLS
1. 5 years' experience in a similar Site Management role.
2. Excellent management and people skills.
3. Strong team player and motivator.
4. Acute organisational and time management skills.
5. Able to work in a challenging environment.
6. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
7. Meticulous attention to detail.
8. Ability to form relationships at all levels.
9. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
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