Company:
This company are a London based main contractor who have been established for over 20 years and are split into a number of different divisions that each have their own specialism. They are a cash rich and progressive company who have built up a very good reputation with over 70% of their work being repeat business. Their accounts close just after Easter and they are projected to finish on circa. £120m in turnover and are forecasting circa. £150m next year. Over the years they have grown at a steady and calculated pace, and after next year are looking to go through a period of consolidation where they focus on developing and upskilling their staff, building upon already strong client relationships and internally develop their business.
Division:
One of their key divisions solely focuses on refurbishments, restorations and listed building heritage projects in central London. They undertake a diverse range of work, typically between £2m - £14m in contract value, from complex structural alterations, cut and care and façade retentions, to sympathetic restorations, refurbishments and high quality fit outs across the prime residential, historical, museum, art gallery, education and commercial office sectors.
In Autumn last year, the business appointed a new divisional director to oversee the whole Heritage Division. This appointment was seen as a real coupe having spent 9 years in his last senior role. Aside from being a very well connected, intelligent and methodical person. He has a very calm, personable and engaging approach. He has plans to develop the division, but this doesn’t just include an increase in work. He plans to add value and develop the existing business unit, working collaboratively with the current staff and developing the talent at his disposal.
Project:
£7m, Refurbishment/ Restoration/ New build
Scope of works: This project consists of the conversion of an old workshop into a ‘state of the art’ specialist photography unit for a well known London University. Work includes, strip out, cut and carve elements, new services throughout, a single storey extension to the rear with piled foundations, concrete slab, steel frame and brick externals to match the rest of the building with the new plant going on the new roof. The building will then be fitted out with teaching space, lecture theatre, specialist light and dark rooms and some office space.
Role: Site Manager
The successful candidate will be working as a No.2 to the site-based project manager. They will be responsible for all on site operations. They specifically want someone who is energetic, dynamic and eager to learn and progress. Strong IT skills are essential. This isn’t being considered as a short-term appointment for this contractor. Should the successful candidate wish, they will be given the opportunity and platform to progress their careers