United Living New Homes
Job Description
Manage and control the activities on site to successfully complete the project within budget, to the stipulated
quality standards, within the contract period and to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction ensuring that
the highest standards of Health and Safety are maintained at all times.
Accountable for all daily operational activity and the management of operatives and sub-contractors
ensuring adherence to all Company policies, procedures and practices.
• Manage activities on site, ensuring that the highest standards of Health and Safety are maintained at all
times. Organising and co-ordinating site resources to optimise the effectiveness on site.
• Undertake the induction of all employees and sub-contractors on site and follow up with toolbox talks.
• Induct all employees in the United Way of working ensuring that the contract delivery processes are
complied with and adopted into your daily disciplines.
• Ensure all project related filing / administration is in accordance with United Way IMS and Project Filing
Guide.
• Responsible for identifying, reviewing and implementing the client’s critical success factors for the project
and taking corrective action as necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring that the quality and programme standards are delivered (avoiding any defects
later), undertaking regular reviews to monitor progress against programme addressing any shortcomings
and issues as they arise.
• Review and coordinate contract drawings and specifications for all work sections.
• Ensure that records pertaining to requests for information, verbal instructions, delay and disruption are
rigorously maintained in conjunction with the commercial team to ensure the company’s liabilities are
protected.
• Identify and requisition site equipment / plant and materials to ensure completion of works.
• Regular communication with Line Manager on site progress, advising of issues which may impact / change
the contract programme. Accurately record progress weekly on all activities.
• Produce short term programmes for all trades to achieve main programme dates.
• Chair/attend weekly sub-contractor progress/planning meeting and record minutes.
• Maintain to the highest quality daily records of site activities.
• Supervise the implementation of work safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and other works
procedures ensuring they comply with the relevant documentation. Monitor and report on their
effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with external and internal departments to ensure smooth running of the site and tasks
are undertaken in line with the programme requirements taking appropriate action to address any issues or
concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are wearing appropriate PPE at all times during site activities.
• Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are suitably trained to use any relevant plant and equipment.
• Ability to understand and gain full working knowledge of the relevant contract terms and conditions and the
associated obligations.
• Work closely with the commercial team to be aware of the financial position of the contract. Agree scopes
of each sub contract package.
• Day work sheets should be reviewed with site QS before signing.
• Demonstrate a strong Customer focus and an ability to deliver initiatives within the local community and to
support the Company’s corporate social responsibility.
• Ensure any quality control notices are issued to sub-contractors promptly.
• Any other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above to include Maths and English (both at Grade B)
• Relevant construction related level 4 and above qualification (HNC / NVQ)
• Appropriate CSCS card
• Valid driving licence
• SMSTS certificate
• First Aid at Work certificate desirable
• Fire Marshall certificate desirable
• Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS is desirable
Additional Information
Construction of 72no apartments for key worker accommodation at St Peters Hospital.
Project consists of 9no 3-storey high traditionally built individual blocks, various outbuildings and associated hard and soft landscaping.