Our main tier 1 Civils Contract client is currently recruiting for a works manager to be based out of their office in Essex, on a permanent basis. Job Description: Some of the main responsibilities for this role include:
* Fulfil the Works Manager responsibilities as laid down in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
* Contribute to planning and constructability on live and targeted projects.
* Ensure that works are executed in accordance with the requirements of:
* The approved Construction Drawings and Specification
* The Policies and Procedures contained within the Company Business Management System
* Ensure that all company Health &Safety, Environmental requirements and initiatives are implemented.
* Manage and supervise the site operations including labour, sub-contractors, plant and materials that are necessary to complete the contract works.
* Delivery of the contract within programme and budget.
* Liaison with site staff and commercial staff to ensure the works are delivered within tender allowances
* Produce and brief method statements and task briefings to all reporting personnel
* Ensure that Quality standards are achieved and are ‘right first time’
* Procurement is managed to the required specification and in a timely manner.
* The promotion of a continuous improvement culture and the use of best practice.
* Report any unsafe practices
* The continuous monitoring of contract progress against programme to ensure contract timescales and objectives are being met.
* Ensure that robust records are maintained i.e./ diaries, allocation sheets, plant etc
* Ensure that in conjunction with the site team changes to the contract are identified, agreed and effectively managed.
* The provision of formal reports on contract progress to the Agent / Project Manager.
* Ensure that all relevant issues which cannot be resolved at contract level are passed for the attention of the Project Manager.
* Manage & Coordinate resource both internally and externally.
* Raise weekly labour call offs.
Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Life Insurance Health Cash Plan Requirements You will have previous experience as a Site Manager in a rail environment working on civil engineering projects such as platforms, bridges and structures, stations etc.
- PTS
* SMSTS or SSSTS
* Experience as a Site Manager in a rail contracting environment.
* Experience in rail working on projects associated with civil engineering i.e. bridges, platforms, stations etc.