Hopkins Homes are an ambitious, customer focused housebuilder that put people and the planet at the heart of everything we do.We're dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers.
We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.
What can we offer you?
* Bonus Scheme
* 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
* Holiday Buy Scheme
* Green Car Scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Employee discount on a new Tilia home
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 24/7 GP
About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a friendly team working for Hopkins Homes based at our site in Beaulieu, Chelmsford on a permanentbasis .
The purpose of the role will include;
* Manage a construction site, to ensure the development is completed on time, to specification and safety regulations, while complying with company and construction build and quality standards.
* Co-ordinating labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme, and to proactively schedule in trades to ensure optimum delivery
* Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within quality control standards and carried out in accordance with company guidelines.
* Monitoring and controlling the cost of production, and approving payment to contractors and trades where appropriate
* Initiating and attending plot inspections with the Local Building Inspector or NHBC, taking corrective action to ensure a minimum of RI’s/BRI’s
* Facilitate communication and coordinate activities with external third-parties, such as warranty provider, local authorities and utility companies to ensure achievement of the build programme.
* Maintaining accurate records for the development including but not limited to, Staff Inductions, Health, Safety and Environment, timesheets, incident reports, quality control checklists.
* Ensure materials are called off in a timely manner and checked and stored in accordance with company guidelines.
* Direct and supervise activity of the workforce, including all subcontractors, to ensure works are completed on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget.
* Work cohesively with other departments across the Company such as Sales and Customer Care to ensure achievement of targets, for example prompt resolution of customer care issues and timely updates relating to plot progress.
* With the support of the Contracts Manager, ensure the on-site construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these
About You
* A member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and/or qualified to NVQ level 5 in Construction Management, or a time served tradesman with considerable experience of the full range of construction trades
* In depth knowledge of all aspects of construction and housebuilding, and the relevant legislative requirements e.g. Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations
* Provenexperience of successfully working to an established build programme and managing key priorities on some challenging sites
* Consistently delivery of weekly targets through proactive organisation of the labour force, and promoting a team working ethic
* Excellent communicator and influencer of people to gain commitment and compliance, and to drive delivery
* Leadership skills to ensure optimum delivery to the highest quality standards on site
* Ability to demonstrate a strong problem-solving ethic, and the ability to get to the root cause of a problem
* A thorough knowledge and well-rounded experience of dealing with customers and potential customers in all aspects, such as the giving of information and advice, resolving any customer issues, confirming company procedures etc
* Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards
* Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
* Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
* Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate
* SMSTS Certified
* An understanding of Part L, and Part M going forward
* Great verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to multi-task with good time management.
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