Senior Works Manager
West Cumbria
Position Summary
Under the direction of a Director or Senior Manager – 1, people at this grade will manage a function, a number of managers or an income stream.
In operations they will manage multidisciplinary construction projects or medium sized sites and their associated activities from conception through to completion, delivering work that meets project requirements, customer satisfaction and in accordance with site standards. They will play a major role in ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental Policies are delivered. In commercial they will manage contracts and may lead on a framework, project, special works or design.
Responsible for the coordination and safe management of all operational site activities ensuring Perfect Delivery, SHEQ, programme and budget requirements are met. To drive the works to meet the contract programme.
To control the onsite operations mainly in respect to Labour, Plant, Materials and Subcontract. To ensure efficient use of resources to deliver the works to the highest quality standards within the planned timescale. Ensure works are carried out safely as per the Safe Systems of Work.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
- Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s).
- Ensure all company, customer and project policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to.
- Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
- Ensure the coordination of and communication between all parts of the operation team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, SHEQ and customer teams.
- Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training requirements, review the performance of the workforce and ensure delivery of briefings.
- Provide, monitor and control labour plant and materials to meet the programme.
- Manage subcontractors and direct workforce.
- Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification requirements ‘first time’ and minimise rework.
- Assist engineering team with working method and outputs for production of method statements and programme.
- Ensure accurate, legible and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams.
- Ensure all records for example inspections, works permits and briefings are up to date and in place.
- Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections.
- Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work related discussions with client/designer/RE/ project team.
- Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme.
- Understands the Project targets and is able to make constructive suggestions to improve performance.
- Apply skills and knowledge to assist engineering teams in planning stage programmes.
- Involved in the procurement of subcontractors and advises on commercial aspects/preferred attendances.
- Involved in the procurement of subcontractors.
- Play an active role in weekly cost meetings and recommends improvement areas.
- Identify change and enabling works and communicate these to the construction manager and QS.
The Person
- Relevant CSCS Card (Site Manager - Black).
- 5 day CSCS Safety qualification (SMSTS).
- First Aid at work Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations.
- Comprehensive understanding and experience of a wide range of construction techniques and best practices.
- Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a business unit or area.
- Good management skills with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standards of compliance.
- Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously with compromising on standards and quality.
- Sound knowledge of the industry.
- Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met.
- Ability to work with senior management to set project and operational targets.
- Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills and the ability to make a sound business case to senior stakeholders.
Join Us:
About our Nuclear business unit:
Joining a growing, innovative and more than anything friendly team, you’ll be able to play your part as well as develop and learn from colleagues. Operating in the Nuclear sector for just over a decade, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers services from operational reactor support, new build and decommissioning, to nuclear defence facilities and more sensitive projects within highly regulated and secure sites. With an ever-expanding Nuclear portfolio, we are proud to support our customers in installing and maintaining existing assets. The Nuclear sector is growing, changing and an innovative environment to work and operate in. We strive to deliver operational excellence and each member of our team plays their role in that.
We believe in delivering responsible nuclear and defence infrastructure.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.
Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please note that any CV’s submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.