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R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Basingstoke Principal Projects Division, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. From new builds to period refurbishments of up to £10m in value, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth. Your role will be split between our Basingstoke head office and site, as required by the project team.
JOB PURPOSE
To assist Pre-Construction throughout the bid stage and, after handover, provide leadership and direction to multiple project teams. To be responsible for the successful completion of projects so that they are delivered within the contractual timescales and meet or exceed the anticipated profit margins. To work collaboratively with the General Manager and other key personnel to champion best practice and ensure that projects are delivered to the high standards expected. To work in the best interests of the Division and those of R W Armstrong & Sons Ltd, Directors, Stakeholders and subsidiary companies.
Project Management
- To direct and coordinate all project activities, including overall responsibility for the performance of the assigned projects
- To manage multiple projects concurrently
- To set, review and implement project strategy
- To drive project strategy and progress by making necessary interventions
- Programming, using Project Commander software, to manage, review and update the following on an ongoing basis;
- Long and short term construction programmes
- Reporting, including base lining
- Delay analysis, including identification of cause and effect
- To provide contractual and internal reporting
- To create and manage documents eg IRS, CDP tracker
- To manage change
- To prepare a site logistics and project execution plan, including review and implementation
- To deliver design coordination and management where CDP is a requirement, such as subcontractor design, directly appointed design consultants, temporary works
- Pre construction activities
- Programming, methodologies, logistics, scaffold schedules, etc.
- Interviews and presentations
- To lead the pre start and post completion process
- To manage defects and post completion works
- To provide input to the Subcontract database
- To set and maintain quality and service standards
People Management
- To lead and manage team members to help them fulfil their roles, responsibilities and expectations
- To carry out appraisals, set objectives and provide mentoring or coaching to the team
- To be involved in team recruitment
- To manage the expectations of clients and the relationship with professional teams
- To manage the performance of subcontractors and trade operatives
- To manage any contact with the general public as a result of project work
- Meetings – running and chairing internal and external team meetings
- To set and maintain a culture of quality and high standards on sites
- To engage in external business development to build relationships that help to proactively promote our services
- Proactively work with Divisional Managers and Group support teams
Commercial Management
- To understand the principals of commercial management
- To understand JCT contracts;
- To manage projects in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions
- To manage notifications, claims and disputes
- To work proactively with your commercial team members and oversee the following:
- The procurement processes and account management of
- Trade / subcontract packages
- Direct labour
- Preliminaries
- Goods, materials and plant
- The discharge of provisional sum and PC allowances
- Accurate and timely reporting
- The management of change
- Interim applications and final accounts
- The procurement processes and account management of
SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
- To proactively manage all aspects of SHE on site as a primary responsibility
- To keep up to date with all legal obligations and good practice
- Accident, RIDDOR and near miss reporting
- To undertake regular, SHE audits of each project
- To set and maintain an effective SHE culture and ensure compliance with regulations
- To manage project CEMP and CPP in accordance with CDM regulations
- To liaise with external consultants and advisors
Administration
- To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of compliance matters and to follow both internal and external compliance processes
- To use the agreed Company processes, procedures and systems
- To run effective meetings including chairing, taking minutes and implementing actions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS
Experience
- The management of projects with a value of between £2M and £6M
- The management of multiple projects running simultaneously
- Understanding and managing complex project information
- Managing projects whose complexity require multiple processes and programme revisions
Technical and construction knowledge
- A relevant construction qualification e.g., NVQ in Construction Management
- Contemporary construction methods and detailing
- Traditional construction methods and detailing
- Conservation and listed buildings
- Basements and RC substructures
- Indoor swimming pool construction
Competency in the use of IT software packages including as a minimum
- Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
- Use of document filing systems
- Project Commander
- PDF editing
WORKING HOURS
- 41 hours per week
- 08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday
- 08:00 to 16:00 Friday, with a one hour unpaid break each day
BENEFITS
- 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- 5 days Company Sick Pay
- Car Allowance
- 16:00 finish on Fridays
- Individual Private Medical Insurance
- Free on-site parking
For more information or to apply, click here
R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Basingstoke Large Projects Division, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. You will be based predominantly on site, with a typical project duration of 1-3 years. From new builds to period refurbishments upwards of £10m in value, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.
JOB PURPOSE
To assist the Senior Surveyor and members of the commercial department in managing all costs relating to building projects, saving money where applicable but still maintaining quality of work.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL
- To keep a tight control of potentially high numbers of variations on a large number of on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts manager in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts.
- Participate in the calculation and preparation of all company valuations and final accounts.
- Assist with the preparation and presentation of monthly job cost analysis data.
- Analyse current methods and procedures and develop improved methods of working.
- Organise, order and manage subcontract orders, applications and assist with subcontract enquiries and management.
- Undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance projects.
- Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
- Liaison with internal Accounts Departments to ensure cash flow for forthcoming monthly payment certificates.
- Perform risk and value management and cost control.
- Analyse costs of subcontractors before work commences.
- Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
- Allocate work to subcontractors.
- Value completed work and arrange payments.
- Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
- Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
KNOWLEDGE
- HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
- Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
- Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
- Have a good technical understanding of traditional and modern building methods and products associated with refurbishment and new build projects of both traditional and contemporary design in the prime and super prime residential sector.
SKILLS
- Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
- To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
- Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages.
EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS
- Act in a manner befitting the status and responsibility of an Assistant Surveyor and of the image of the company.
- A practical, logical and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving
- Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors
WORKING PATTERN
- 08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Friday
BENEFITS
- Car allowance
- 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- 5 Company Sick Days
- Free on-site parking
- 4pm finish on a Friday
For more information or to apply, click here
JOB PURPOSE
To work as part of a team, under the direction of the Contracts Manager (CM), to deliver projects to the highest standard and to contribute to the overall success of the customer experience and of customer satisfaction.To reflect the company ethos in the management of employees and in the undertaking of all professional duties.
ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- To balance the delivery of excellent trade skills with managerial responsibility.
- To understand effective planning processes and be able to respond and adapt to change at short notice.
- To organise building works to minimise the impact of disruption on the client.
- To demonstrate excellent communication and client management skills.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
PLANNING & PROGRAMMING
- To plan and coordinate daily and weekly activities for up to 2 to 3 weeks in advance, including resources and labour in line with project information and the construction programme.
- To produce a programme to support your plan based on the Contracts Manager’s (CM) project programme ideally using Excel or basic programming software
- To ensure that all planning and programming is shared with the relevant team members, including subcontractors, and is monitored and reviewed.
- To contribute proactively to weekly team planning meetings and to maintain excellent levels of communication with the client and their representatives.
MANAGEMENT
- To manage your team in line with HR (Human Resources) Policies and the Company values.
- To manage all activities on site related to the project with some guidance from the Contracts Manager, but increasingly able to demonstrate initiative and self- reliance.
- To manage your time effectively to balance the practical and managerial aspects of the role.
- To manage the site with the minimum of disruption to the client and to ensure that team members, including subcontractors, conduct themselves appropriately at all times.
COMMERCIAL AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING
- To plan and manage the project with consideration to financial efficiencies with regard to the sequencing of activities and the use of labour and plant.
- To accurately complete all administration supporting financial tracking.
QUALITY CONTROL
- To ensure that expectations of workmanship are explained clearly to your team.
- To ensure strategies are delivered to monitor quality and maintain high standards.
- To follow all company processes regarding sign off and completion of works.
- To develop strategies for addressing issues regarding work that doesn’t meet expectations.
SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
- To be aware of all relevant SHE legislation with regards to statutory compliance.
- To understand project information to help identify risk and manage potential hazards using company procedures.
- To establish a site safety culture.
- To ensure that all documentation related to SHE is completed regularly, kept up to date and filed securely.
ADMINISTRATION & DOCUMENT CONTROL
- To develop basic procedures for producing, updating, collating and storing all relevant project information in line with company policy, procedure and legislation.
- To demonstrate effective communication using email and the written form.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS
KNOWLEDGE
- A Trade Apprenticeship.
- Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Certificate (SMSTS).
- First Aid Certificate.
- Awareness of standard pre-construction processes and relevant SHE regulations.
- Basic Excel or programming software.
SKILLS
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
- Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Able to understand the importance of maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and can demonstrate strategies to manage these expectations.
EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 years trade experience.
- Site Supervisor experience.
- Involvement in the Apprentice mentoring programme (desirable).
BENEFITS
- £3,000 per annum car allowance
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 5 days Company Sick Pay
- Individual Private Health Insurance
- Company Pension
- Free on-site parking
For more information or to apply, click here
R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Basingstoke Large Projects Division, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. You will be based predominantly on site, with a typical project duration of 1-3 years. From new builds to period refurbishments upwards of £12m in value, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.
JOB PURPOSE
As Project Manager you will take lead responsibility for large, complex and high value projects, typically directing and managing a multi-disciplinary project team, proactively working with Pre-Construction throughout the bid stage and, following bid handover, provide exemplary leadership and direction to the project team throughout the delivery phase and post completion activities.
The role involves taking responsibility for overall performance of the project across all disciplines in order to meet or exceed the contractual obligations, anticipated profit margins and other project KPI’s. You will be able to work with limited support and be capable of effective decision making and directing the project to achieve the highest standards of performance.
You will be responsible for establishing project culture, strategy and driving momentum, and as a core role providing effective leadership and management of direct and indirect team members consisting of multiple personnel and working with extensive numbers of professional design and client team members.
In addition to extensive construction knowledge and project experience your core skills must be in the effective management of people, delivery of strategic project objectives, forward planning, extensive and effective programming and project reporting.
To work collaboratively with the Project Director and Divisional Manager(s) and other key personnel to champion best practice and ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standards. To work in the best interests of the Division and those of R W Armstrong & Sons Ltd, Directors, Stakeholders and subsidiary companies.
Project Management
- To direct and coordinate all project activities, setting and maintaining a culture of professionalism across the project.
- To manage projects concurrently during the period of pre-construction and post completion.
- Continually review and implement project strategy by making necessary interventions, reducing complexity and improving efficiencies in the operational delivery of the project.
- Prepare Project Execution Plans (PEP’s) in line with changing demands of the project, collaborating with the team and communicating and implementing agreed plans, monitoring and tracking performance, updating as required.
- Undertake extensive, detailed and complex programming of the project, using Power Project software, to continually manage, review and update. Programming skills and capabilities will extend to any of the industry recognised Construction programme types noted below, with the capability of baseline reporting, critical path analysis, delay analysis including cause and effect;
- Tender, Contract, Construction, Target, Design, Short Term, Completion, Mitigation recovery and acceleration programmes.
- Engage at the earliest opportunity and work proactively on an ongoing basis with suitable supply chain to ensure contractual, operational and commercial expectations and obligations are met and their performance meet the needs and demands of the project.
- Provide comprehensive external and internal reporting to meet the requirements of the contract and internal process.
- Create and proactively manage all project documents eg IRS, Procurement, CDP tracker, ensuring all documentation produced by the team is consistent and compliant.
- Manage change on a continual basis to mitigate risk and to identify and maximise commercial and operational opportunity.
- Prepare, review and implement effective site logistics.
- To deliver complex design coordination and management where CDP is a requirement, such as subcontractor design, directly appointed design consultants, temporary works. You may be required to manage a Design Coordination team.
- Coordinate design development requirements and strategy, including managing all directly appointed design team members where complex CDP or D&B is a requirement of the contract.
- Undertake and lead internal processes associated with projects, such as Pre- Start, team meetings, monthly project reviews etc, ensuring your team are engaged and provide the necessary input.
- To set and maintain quality and service standards across all aspects of the project.
Pre-construction activities
- Under the direction of the Pre- Construction Manager and your Divisional Manager, proactively engage in pre- construction activities as part of bidding for new projects
- Manage your team in completing the required activities, such as Programming, methodologies, logistics, scaffold schedules, etc.
- Attend interviews and presentations, including required preparation.
- Lead the handover and Pre Start process.
- Oversee contractual negotiations to ensure contractual risk is mitigated and contractual instruction is in place prior to any commitment of liabilities.
Post Completion activities
- Conclude contractual, commercial and operational activities to close all risks and liabilities.
- Proactively manage post completion relationships to maintain high levels of service.
- Lead the post completion process.
- Manage defects and post completion works.
- Provide feedback to inform data transfer to the Subcontract database.
- Implement ongoing maintenance agreements as required.
People Management
- Direct and manage your project team to ensure they fulfil their roles, responsibilities and obligations in a collaborative and proactive team environment acting in the best interests of the projects and in order to meet best HR practise. At this level your performance must be exemplary, and your team is likely to be multi-disciplinary.
- To carry out appraisals, set objectives and provide mentoring or coaching to the team.
- To be involved in team recruitment.
- To manage the expectations of clients and the relationship with professional teams.
- To manage the performance of subcontractors and trade operatives.
- To manage any contact with the general public as a result of project work.
- Meetings – running and chairing internal and external team meetings.
- To engage in external business development to build relationships that help to proactively promote our services.
- Proactively work with Divisional Managers and Group support teams in setting and maintaining best practise and process.
- Identify the need for training and development and work with the HR Team to fulfil the demand.
Commercial Management
- Oversee all aspects of the commercial performance of the project, working closely with the lead surveyor to ensure the commercial team are fulfilling all roles, responsibilities and obligations and working collaboratively and proactively as part of an integrated team.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the principals of commercial management.
- Continually manage the requirements of the contract in order to mitigate contractual risk.
- To understand appropriate JCT contracts in detail;
- To manage projects in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions.
- To manage notifications, claims and disputes.
- To work proactively with your commercial team members and oversee the following
- The procurement processes and account management of;
- Trade / subcontract packages.
- Direct labour.
- Preliminaries.
- Goods, materials and plant.
- The discharge of provisional sum and PC allowances.
- Accurate and timely reporting.
- The management of change.
- Interim applications and final accounts.
SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
- Proactively manage all aspects of SHE on site as a primary responsibility, setting and maintaining exemplary standards.
- To keep up to date with all legal obligations and good practice.
- Ensure compliance with accident, RIDDOR and near miss reporting.
- To undertake regular SHE audits of the project(s).
- To set and maintain an effective SHE culture and ensure compliance with regulations.
- To manage project CEMP and CPP in accordance with CDM regulations.
- To liaise with external consultants and advisors.
Quality
- To set and maintain a culture of quality and exemplary standards on sites.
- Identify, set and direct quality management processes and procedures to meet and exceed the specification and KPI’s of the project.
- Understand and implement internal company quality processes and procedures across all aspects of the project ensuring they meet or exceeds company standards.
- Work with the Senior Management team in identifying and improving quality processes.
Compliance
- Identify, implement and fulfil the compliance requirement specified within the project conditions.
- Understand and implement internal company compliance processes across all aspects of project activity ensuring all risks are mitigated to the lowest possible level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS
Experience
- Previous experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry.
- The management of large and complex projects of value up to £10m, involving complex contractual, operational and commercial activities.
- Managing a direct project team consisting of 5+ people and at least 3 direct reports where you can evidence collaborative and effective people management and leadership skills.
- Coordination of professional consultants, typically 10+ disciplines, working collaboratively to direct, influence and manage the team.
- Understanding and managing complex project information with extensive and demanding change control requirements.
- Experience of complex contractual terms and amendments.
- Delivering 2 stage projects involving the demands of package pricing and negotiation, including management of extensive risk and opportunity.
- Evidence self-learning and ongoing CPD in the development of skills and knowledge.
Knowledge
- A relevant construction qualification eg) (Degree or NVQ in Construction Management).
- In depth understanding of JCT standard contractual terms and amendments.
- Extensive commercial awareness and acumen.
- Advanced capability in planning and programming.
- Ability to identify and strategically plan around risk and opportunity.
- Design coordination of stand-alone and interrelated CDP, sometimes managing a Design Coordination team.
- Management of extensive and complex SHE activities (SMSTS minimum).
- Management of extensive compliance activities.
- Management and delivery of demanding quality expectations.
- Contemporary construction methods and detailing on large scale projects.
- Traditional construction methods and detailing on large scale projects.
- Conservation and listed buildings.
- Basements, RC substructures and other civils orientated project packages.
- Extensive and high value residential fit outs, including highly bespoke design led and artisan trade packages.
- Indoor swimming pool construction.
- Extensive landscaping projects.
- Competency in the use of IT software packages including as a minimum;
- Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
- Use of document filing systems.
- Elecosoft Power Project.
- PDF editing.
WORKING HOURS:
- 41 hours per week, 08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Friday
BENEFITS:
- Car allowance
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Individual private medical insurance
- 5 Company Sick Days
- 4pm finish on Fridays
For more information or to apply, click here
R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Basingstoke Large Projects Division, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. You will be based predominantly on site, with a typical project duration of 1-3 years. From new builds to period refurbishments upwards of £10m in value, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.
JOB PURPOSE
To work as part of a team, under the direction of the Contracts Manager (CM), to deliver projects to the highest standard and to contribute to the overall success of the customer experience and of customer satisfaction. To reflect the company ethos in the management of employees and in the undertaking of all professional duties.
ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- To understand more complex project and planning information.
- To demonstrate the ability to plan over a longer period and to take into account more interdependent variables in this planning.
- To demonstrate time management strategies to deal with the range and complexity of tasks – managerial, administrative and technical input.
- To develop strategies to manage the quality of workmanship of both direct employees and subcontractors.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
PLANNING & PROGRAMMING
- To plan and coordinate daily and weekly activities for up to 3 to 4 weeks in advance, including resources and labour in line with project information and the construction programme. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of longer lead in times for materials and resources and ensure that this is reflected in any planning.
- To produce a programme to support your plan based on the CM’s project programme using basic programming software to compile this and as a tool to show progress, record delays and variations.
- To plan for more numerous, complex tasks in an integrated manner that illustrates how they are interlinked and interdependent.
- To ensure that all planning and programming is shared with the relevant team members, including subcontractors, and is monitored and reviewed.
- Where appropriate consult with subcontractors to gather their specialist input into the programme.
- To contribute proactively to weekly team planning meetings and to maintain excellent levels of communication with the client and their representatives.
MANAGEMENT
- To manage your team in line with HR (Human Resources) policies and the Company values.
- To manage all activities on site related to the project with some guidance from the Contracts Manager, but increasingly able to demonstrate initiative and self- reliance.
- To manage your time effectively so as to balance the increased administrative and managerial aspects of the role together with any ongoing practical demands.
- To manage the site with the minimum of disruption to the client and to ensure that team members, including subcontractors, conduct themselves appropriately at all times.
COMMERCIAL AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING
- To plan and manage the project with consideration to financial efficiencies with regard to the sequencing of activities and the use of labour and plant.
- To accurately complete all administration supporting financial tracking and be able to deliver this information at formal meetings.
QUALITY CONTROL
- To ensure that expectations of workmanship are explained clearly to the team including the use of examples of good practice where appropriate.
- To ensure strategies are used to monitor quality and to maintain high standards including regular site inspections of work in progress.
- To follow all company processes regarding sign off and completion of works.
- To deploy effective strategies to address issues regarding work that doesn’t meet expectations including gathering documentation to support this assessment and to ensure standards are met.
SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
- To be aware of all relevant SHE legislation with regards to statutory compliance.
- To understand project information to help identify risk and manage potential hazards using company procedures.
- To establish a site safety culture.
- To ensure that all documentation related to SHE is completed regularly, kept up to date and filed securely.
ADMINISTRATION & DOCUMENT CONTROL
- To develop effective strategies for producing, updating, collating and storing all relevant project information in line with company policy, procedure and legislation.
- To demonstrate effective communication using email and more formal documentation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS
KNOWLEDGE
- A Trade Apprenticeship.
- Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Basic contractual knowledge.
- Intermediate programming software.
- Awareness of standard pre-construction processes and relevant SHE regulations.
SKILLS
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
- Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Effective time management.
- Good problem-solving capabilities.
- Clear communicator.
EXPERIENCE
- Trade experience (desirable).
- Previous managerial experience on projects of a value up to approximately £2million or of similar complexity.
WORKING PATTERN
- 42.75 hours per week, 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 16:00 on Friday
BENEFITS
- Car allowance
- 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- 5 Company Sick Days
- Individual Private Medical Insurance
- Free on-site parking
- 16:00 finish on Fridays
For more information or to apply, click here
R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Basingstoke Large Projects Division, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. You will be based predominantly on site, with a typical project duration of 1-3 years. From new builds to period refurbishments upwards of £10m in value, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.
JOB PURPOSE
To work as part of a team, under the direction of the Site Manager and Contracts Manager (CM), to deliver projects to the highest standard and to contribute to the overall success of the customer experience and of customer satisfaction. To reflect the company ethos in the management of employees and in the undertaking of all professional duties.
ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- To balance the delivery of excellent trade skills with managerial responsibility.
- To understand effective planning processes and be able to respond and adapt to change at short notice.
- To organise building works to minimise the impact of disruption on the client.
- To demonstrate excellent communication and client management skills.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
PLANNING & PROGRAMMING
- To plan and coordinate daily and weekly activities for up to 2 to 3 weeks in advance, including resources and labour in line with project information and the construction programme.
- To produce a programme to support your plan based on the Contracts Manager’s (CM) project programme ideally using Excel or basic programming software
- To ensure that all planning and programming is shared with the relevant team members, including subcontractors, and is monitored and reviewed.
- To contribute proactively to weekly team planning meetings and to maintain excellent levels of communication with the client and their representatives.
MANAGEMENT
- To manage your team in line with HR (Human Resources) Policies and the Company values.
- To manage all activities on site related to the project with some guidance from the Site Manager and Contracts Manager, but increasingly able to demonstrate initiative and self- reliance.
- To manage your time effectively to balance the practical and managerial aspects of the role.
- To manage the site with the minimum of disruption to the client and to ensure that team members, including subcontractors, conduct themselves appropriately at all times.
COMMERCIAL AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING
- To plan and manage the project with consideration to financial efficiencies with regard to the sequencing of activities and the use of labour and plant.
- To accurately complete all administration supporting financial tracking.
QUALITY CONTROL
- To ensure that expectations of workmanship are explained clearly to your team.
- To ensure strategies are delivered to monitor quality and maintain high standards.
- To follow all company processes regarding sign off and completion of works.
- To develop strategies for addressing issues regarding work that doesn’t meet expectations.
SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
- To be aware of all relevant SHE legislation with regards to statutory compliance.
- To understand project information to help identify risk and manage potential hazards using company procedures.
- To establish a site safety culture.
- To ensure that all documentation related to SHE is completed regularly, kept up to date and filed securely.
ADMINISTRATION & DOCUMENT CONTROL
- To develop basic procedures for producing, updating, collating and storing all relevant project information in line with company policy, procedure and legislation.
- To demonstrate effective communication using email and the written form.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS
KNOWLEDGE
- A Trade Apprenticeship.
- Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Certificate (SMSTS).
- First Aid Certificate.
- Awareness of standard pre-construction processes and relevant SHE regulations.
- Basic Excel or programming software.
SKILLS
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
- Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Able to understand the importance of maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and can demonstrate strategies to manage these expectations.
EXPERIENCE
- Trade experience.
- Site Supervisor experience.
- Involvement in the Apprentice mentoring programme (desirable).
WORKING PATTERN
- 42.75 hours per week, 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 16:00 on Friday
BENEFITS
- Car allowance
- 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- 5 Company Sick Days
- Free on-site parking
- 16:00 finish on Fridays
For more information or to apply, click here
R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. Our bespoke joinery division is one of our proudest assets. As a member of the team, you will work amongst skilled craftspeople on a broad range of projects, supplying high-end residential projects across our divisions.
JOB PURPOSE
A Saint John cabinet maker is responsible for making all types of bespoke furniture, cabinetry and interior joinery items and delivering these items to meet the timescales and project deadlines set. You will be required to work to the very highest standards of quality and workmanship and to proactively identify and resolve any potential obstacles to timely delivery. The role requires the ability to work independently and to work effectively as part of a team.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To work in accordance with SHE compliant procedures and processes
- To read and work accurately from working drawings
- To plan and manage a job from pre-manufacture to completion and to ensure that you have everything required to deliver a given project efficiently
- To be highly competent in the use of woodworking machines, power tools and hand tools and be able to work safely and compliantly within Health & Safety regulations.
- To have a solid knowledge and understanding of the appropriate use of different hardware, glues, fixings and fittings across a wide range of applications.
- To show an understanding of different finishes and how their use can impact the construction, the choice of materials and techniques applied to a given piece.
- To work on free standing furniture pieces as well as larger fitted projects such as kitchens and dressing rooms.
- To ensure the working space is always clean, tidy and safe.
- To assist in site surveys as required.
- To assist site fitting teams as required
- To complete timesheets and have them signed off by your line manager
- To work additional time as can be reasonably required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS
- To be meticulously well organised
- To have proven planning and time management skills
- Able to demonstrate an in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge of cabinet making / furniture making techniques, materials and finishes.
- Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of working with both solid wood and veneer and to understand the applications, techniques and limitations associated with their uses.
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the integration of metal work, AV systems, M&E and appliances.
- An ability to identify and overcome technical making issues.
- Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of the high-end residential market
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team
- Polite, reliable and flexible
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing good practice and building on their skills
- You will be expected to have your own tools
WORKING HOURS: 07:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 – 16:00 Friday
BENEFITS: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5 days company sick pay, UK Healthcare Cash Plan, Free onsite parking
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JOB PURPOSE
The overall expectation of the role is to provide CAD drawing support to the Saint John design team and to assist in project co-ordination and general project administration.
This role will require a flexible and adaptable work attitude. You will have good CAD drawing skills and a good working knowledge and understanding of the design and manufacture of high-end cabinetry and joinery within the high-end residential marketplace.
MAIN REPSONSIBILITIES
- To work alongside Saint John designers and draughtsman producing resolved CAD drawings
- To assist with site surveys and survey drawings.
- To review and organise client tender packs and create electronic and hard copy job folders, drawing registers and schedules.
- To assist in the management, manufacture, and distribution of material and finishes samples.
- To assist in the preparation of costing and quote documents including establishing quantities, sourcing supplier and sub-contractor quotes.
- To coordinate and manage snagging schedules.
- To help with compiling and distribution of O&M manuals.
- To oversee site deliveries and coordinate relevant suppliers and site teams to ensure all activities are communicated to the relevant parties.
- To assist in project related in administration including the management of enquiry registers, variation registers and request for information registers
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS
- To be proficient in the use of Adobe Acrobat, Autodesk Auto CAD and Inventor, Sketch up and Microsoft Word & Excel.
- Able to demonstrate an in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge of cabinet making / furniture making including construction techniques, materials, and finishes.
- Able to demonstrate an understand of the applications, techniques and limitations associated with the use of solid wood and veneers in furniture and joinery construction.
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the integration of metal work, AV systems, M&E and appliances.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the high-end residential market
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability able to work as part of a team and independently.
- To be polite, reliable, and flexible.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to good practice and to pro-actively develop your own skills and knowledge.
- Well organised with proven planning and time management skills
HOURS OF WORK
- Permanent, Full-Time
- 42 hours 45 minutes (42.75) per week
- 7:30am to 5:00pm on Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 4:00pm on Friday
BENEFITS
- 22 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Workplace pension
- 5 Days Company Sick Pay
- UK Healthcare Cash Back Scheme
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R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. Our joinery division is one of our proudest assets, headed up by two master craftsmen with a combined experience of 70 years. As a member of the joinery team, you will work amongst skilled craftspeople on a broad range of projects, supplying high-end residential projects across our divisions.
JOB PURPOSE
An R W Armstrong Bench Joiner is responsible for manufacturing and machining all types of purpose made bespoke joinery items and should be able to manufacture these Joinery items efficiently within the allocated time frames that are set. As part of the RW Armstrong joinery team you will be required to work consistently to the highest levels of quality and workmanship.
The role requires the ability to work on projects without supervision and to work effectively on projects as part of a team. Reading and working accurately from drawings are key requirements in addition to being able to resolve technical problems.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITES
BENCH JOINERY
- Producing full sized working rods
- Creating clear and concise cutting list
- Measuring and marking cutting lines on materials, using rulers, pencil, chalk and marking gauge
- Verifying the accuracy of components and checking against drawings
- Machining (where permitted to use specific machinery)
- Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power tools
- Completing the dry assembly of joinery components
- Completing the final assembly of joinery components
- Accurately fitting ironmongery, fixtures, and fittings
- Quality checking and signing off of all joinery products
- Assisting the Operations Manager in site measures
- Assisting the Joinery site fitting teams as required
GENERAL
- Working in accordance with SHE compliant procedures and processes
- Maintaining records, documenting actions, and presenting written progress reports to Workshop Managers
- Attending any training when required
- Taking part in an annual heath surveillance
- Working additional time as can be reasonably required and providing additional cover as the Workshop Manager requests
- Completing timesheets and having these signed off by the appropriate Manager
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, BEHAVIOURS & EXPERIENCE
- Qualification in City and Guilds or NVQ equivalent in Carpentry and Joinery
- Able to demonstrate a desire and commitment to delivering high quality joinery products
- Able to read and interpret drawings
- Understanding of traditional and conventional joinery techniques and an ability to work to very fine tolerances
- Meticulously well organised and strong levels of planning
- Able to demonstrate a positive ‘can-do` attitude
- Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team,
- Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of carpentry and joinery competencies,
- Ability to solve any complications in a timely manner,
- Able to demonstrate general knowledge of building materials and related disciplines
WORKING HOURS: 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 16:00 Friday
BENEFITS: 5 days company sick pay, Workplace Pension, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, UK Healthcare Cash Back Plan
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R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Basingstoke Large Projects Division, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. You will be based predominantly on site, with a typical project duration of 1-3 years. From new builds to period refurbishments upwards of £10m in value, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.
JOB PURPOSE
To be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a project. Working in coordination with the site team to maintain high standards of quality and profit.
Main responsibilities
PROCUREMENT
- Manage handover from estimator of financial information
- Agree package composition with CM
- Set buying targets for each package
- Agree which packages are to be re-bid
- Send out tender documentation
- Conduct commercial negotiations with packages not to be re-bid
- Attend post tender interviews & lead financial sections
- Attend pre-order meeting & manage financial section
- Produce initial CVR / buying report for each package
- Prepare order documentation for each package
- Carry out financial checks on sub-contractors (in conjunction with Accounts Director)
- Agree detailed T&C’s back to back with main contract highlight deviations to the CM
PLANNING
- Agree preliminaries set-up / spend with the CM
REPORTING
- Prepare & maintain Cash Flow forecast
- Prepare maintain & present CVR
- Prepare for the CM the financial section of the progress report
- Report to the CM in the cash position of the job
MATERIAL PURCHASING
- Maintain control / monitor materials & sundries purchased from site
- Negotiate rates, terms & place orders for major materials packages
- Sign off invoices for all site purchased materials
VALUATIONS
- Prepare & publish payment schedule
- Prepare & agree monthly valuations with PQS
- Prepare & agree monthly valuations with Subs
- Sign off invoices for payment
- Ensure subcontract applications are dealt with in the required timescale (avoid payment notices)
VARIATIONS
- Maintain VO schedule
- Ensure prompt agreement of all VO’s upstream and downstream
- Highlight program risk of VO’s to CM
SUB-CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
- Check & Monitor insurance & renewal
- Ensure timely procurement of all warranties
KNOWLEDGE
- HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
- Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
- Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
- Have a good technical understanding of traditional and modern building methods and products associated with refurbishment and new build projects of both traditional and contemporary design in the prime and super prime residential sector.
SKILLS
- Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
- To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
- Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages.
EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS
- Act in a manner befitting the status and responsibility of an Senior Surveyor and of the image of the company.
- A practical, logical and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving
- Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors
WORKING PATTERN
- 41 hours per week, 08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Friday
BENEFITS
- Car allowance
- 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- 5 Company Sick Days
- Individual Private Medical Insurance
- Free on-site parking
- 16:00 finish on Fridays
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R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Basingstoke Principal Projects Division, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. From new builds to period refurbishments of up to £10m in value, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth. Your role will be split between our Basingstoke head office and site, as required by the project team.
JOB PURPOSE
To be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a project. Working in coordination with the site team to maintain high standards of quality and profit.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL
- Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses.
- Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors.
- Manage multiple projects
- Be able to keep a tight control on potentially high numbers of variations on a large number of on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts managers in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts and ensure that AI’s are received for all variations
- Pay regular visits to site, as well as liaising directly with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to ensure that all variations are recorded on CVIs and copied to all interested parties
- Responsibility for ensuring that VAT assessments/calculations are correct.
PROCUREMENT
- Manage handover from estimator of financial information
- Agree package composition with CM
- Set buying targets for each package
- Agree which packages are to be re-bid
- Send out tender documentation
- Conduct commercial negotiations with packages not to be re-bid
- Attend post tender interviews & lead financial sections
- Attend pre-order meeting & manage financial section
- Produce initial CVR / buying report for each package
- Prepare order documentation for each package
- Carry out financial checks on sub-contractors (in conjunction with Accounts Director)
- Agree detailed T&C’s back to back with main contract highlight deviations to the CM
PLANNING
- Agree preliminaries set-up / spend with the CM
REPORTING
- Prepare & maintain Cash Flow forecast
- Prepare maintain & present CVR
- Prepare for the CM the financial section of the progress report
- Report to the CM in the cash position of the job
- Ensure that cost reports to PQS/Clients are up to date
- Communicate also on all matters affecting the performance of projects, employees, associates, and the commercial interests of the company.
MATERIAL PURCHASING
- Maintain control / monitor materials & sundries purchased from site
- Negotiate rates, terms & place orders for major materials packages
- Sign off invoices for all site purchased materials
VALUATIONS
- Prepare & publish payment schedule
- Prepare & agree monthly valuations with PQS
- Prepare & agree monthly valuations with Subs
- Sign off invoices for payment
- Ensure subcontract applications are dealt with in the required timescale (avoid payment notices)
- Ensure that no deposits are paid to third parties without equivalent sums first being paid to ourselves.
VARIATIONS
- Maintain VO schedule
- Ensure prompt agreement of all VO’s upstream and downstream
- Highlight program risk of VO’s to CM
SUB-CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
- Check & Monitor insurance & renewal
- Ensure timely procurement of all warranties
KNOWLEDGE
- HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
- Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
- Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
- Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses
SKILLS
- Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
- To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
- Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages.
EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS
- Act in a manner befitting the status and responsibility of an Senior Surveyor and of the image of the company.
- A practical, logical and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving
- Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors
WORKING HOURS
- 41 hours per week, 08:00-17:30 Monday – Thursday, 08:00-16:00 Friday
BENEFITS
- Car allowance
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Individual private medical insurance
- free onsite parking
- 4pm finish on a Friday!
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JOB PURPOSE
This a developmental role with the expectation that the trainee will learn how to produce drawings to the appropriate level of detailing (including specialist materials) for construction. There will be a requirement to assist the Joinery team and to interact with clients, advisors, design professionals and internal project teams.
The successful candidate will be joining a well-established joinery team within a large high-end residential construction company and will play a key role in developing the drawing capabilities of the joinery division.
SITE SURVEYS AND RESEARCH
- To assist in taking accurate site surveys, with due consideration to the finished designs and ensuring the design and construction of the product accommodates site limitations and logistics, installation and finishing of the products
- To learn how to recognise at the first stage of design if the design will work in practice
- To learn how to convert architectural drawings into manufacturing drawings for approval
- To ensure that drawings produced are cost effective and within budget
- To understand the interface with inbuilt and loose fixtures and fittings, either supplied direct or indirect
- To be able to IncorporateM & E, AV, IT and control systems within the design
CAD STANDARDS
- Adhere to CAD standards and branding, with consideration to the following:
- Page layouts and title formats,
- Line weights,
- Font styles,
- Numbering system/variation control,
- Regularized placement of drawings on paper space is achieved,
- Correct use of layers,
- Creation of shared standard blocks to be imported into drawings.
- To show allowances for tolerances and fitting requirements for fixtures and fittings
- To showan accommodation of mechanical, electrical AV and IT systems, including the sharing, communication and coordination of design and technical information with specialist supply chain
- To understand the Interface between building structure and products being supplied, including consideration to the fixing and fittings and attention to detail of these parts
DESIGN
- To assist in liaising and communicating with clients and professionals to:
- Ascertain client brief,
- Develop design concepts and obtain stage sign off,
- Develop final design and obtain sign off
- To be able to adapt own design styles to meet the brief, utilising current and traditional trends and standards.
- To be able to follow and replicate design styles set by the client’s teams
- To coordinate detailed drawing for all projects considering all aspects of assembly, construction, and installation
- Understand the importance of procuring specialist equipment prior to manufacture
ADMINSTRATION
- Excellent documentation and filing of drawings and correspondence
- Demonstrate effective management of the personal workspace and the wider design office to set high standards of organisation and efficiency
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS
- Ability to use Autodesk AutoCAD/Inventor
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent literacy and numeracy
- Commitment to ongoing CPD to maintain and develop knowledge about current materials, products and manufacturing and use this knowledge to influence design and manufacture
- Excellent in personal time management with the ability to multitask
- Ability to hand sketch to communicate initial design ideas
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team and independently when required.
WORKING PATTERN
- 42.75 hours per week, 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 16:00 on Friday, with a 45 minute unpaid break.
BENEFITS
- 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- 5 Company Sick Days
- Free on-site parking
- 16:00 finish on Fridays
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R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Trade Team, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. From new builds to period refurbishments, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.
About the role:
- You will be labouring for our Brickwork team.
- You will need to demonstrate your ability to be reliable, committed and be able to work as part of a team.
- To undertake training as required.
- To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably expected on an ad hoc basis.
- To understand the importance of Health & Safety on site
We offer:
- Working hours: 40 hours per week 08:00-16:45 Monday to Thursday and 08:00-16:00 Friday (departure time may vary depending on site distance)
- Full time, permanent role
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- 5 days sick
- UK health care cash back scheme
- Pension Workplace Pension (if eligible)
- Weekly wages paid direct
- Uniform and PPE supplied
Experience required for a labourer:
- Previous labouring experience
- Right to work in the UK
- Own transport and full clean drivers licence
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
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R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. Our Blandford division was formed by two established members of our management team, working on a diverse range of projects; from new build country homes, to period refurbishments. Those joining have an opportunity to help grow this up and coming division grow to its full potential, with the support and expertise of the group. Forming part of a small, close-knit team, you will be based in the charming Old Chicken House in the heart of the Dorset countryside.
JOB PURPOSE
To assist Pre-Construction throughout the bid stage and, after handover, provide leadership and direction to multiple project teams. To be responsible for the successful completion of projects so that they are delivered within the contractual timescales and meet or exceed the anticipated profit margins. To work collaboratively with the General Manager and other key personnel to champion best practice and ensure that projects are delivered to the high standards expected. To work in the best interests of the Division and those of R W Armstrong & Sons Ltd, Directors, Stakeholders and subsidiary companies.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
- To direct and coordinate all project activities, including overall responsibility for the performance of the assigned projects
- To manage multiple projects concurrently
- To set, review and implement project strategy
- To drive project strategy and progress by making necessary interventions
- Programming, using Project Commander software, to manage, review and update the following on an ongoing basis;
– Long and short term construction programmes
– Reporting, including base lining
– Delay analysis, including identification of cause and effect
- To provide contractual and internal reporting
- To create and manage documents eg IRS, CDP tracker
- To manage change
- To prepare a site logistics and project execution plan, including review and implementation
- To deliver design coordination and management where CDP is a requirement, such as subcontractor design, directly appointed design consultants, temporary works
- Pre construction activities
– Programming, methodologies, logistics, scaffold schedules, etc
– Interviews and presentations
- To lead the pre start and post completion process
- To manage defects and post completion works
- To provide input to the Subcontract database
- To set and maintain quality and service standards
People Management
- To lead and manage team members to help them fulfil their roles, responsibilities and expectations
- To carry out appraisals, set objectives and provide mentoring or coaching to the team
- To be involved in team recruitment
- To manage the expectations of clients and the relationship with professional teams
- To manage the performance of subcontractors and trade operatives
- To manage any contact with the general public as a result of project work
- Meetings – running and chairing internal and external team meetings
- To set and maintain a culture of quality and high standards on sites
- To engage in external business development to build relationships that help to proactively promote our services
- Proactively work with Divisional Managers and Group support teams
- To understand the principals of commercial management
- To understand JCT contracts;
– To manage projects in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions
– To manage notifications, claims and disputes
- To work proactively with your commercial team members and oversee the following:
– The procurement processes and account management of
– Trade / subcontract packages
– Direct labour
– Preliminaries
– Goods, materials and plant
– The discharge of provisional sum and PC allowances
– Accurate and timely reporting
– The management of change
– Interim applications and final accounts
SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
- To proactively manage all aspects of SHE on site as a primary responsibility
- To keep up to date with all legal obligations and good practice
- Accident, RIDDOR and near miss reporting
- To undertake regular, SHE audits of each project
- To set and maintain an effective SHE culture and ensure compliance with regulations
- To manage project CEMP and CPP in accordance with CDM regulations
- To liaise with external consultants and advisors
Administration
- To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of compliance matters and to follow both internal and external compliance processes
- To use the agreed Company processes, procedures and systems
- To run effective meetings including chairing, taking minutes and implementing actions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS
Experience
- The management of projects with a value of between £2M and £6M
- The management of multiple projects running simultaneously
- Understanding and managing complex project information
- Managing projects whose complexity require multiple processes and programme revisions
Technical and construction knowledge
- A relevant construction qualification eg)NVQ in Construction Management
- Contemporary construction methods and detailing
- Traditional construction methods and detailing
- Conservation and listed buildings
- Basements and RC substructures
- Indoor swimming pool construction
Competency in the use of IT software packages including as a minimum
- Outlook, Word, Excel etc
- Use of document filing systems
- Project Commander
- PDF editing
WORKING HOURS
- 41 hours per week, 08:00 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 08:00 – 16:00 Friday
BENEFITS
- Car allowance