Site Manager - #1786000

The Role

Due to our continued growth, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join Fortem working within our Guinness social housing contract covering Oldham/Manchester area. The Site Manager will work on a full-time basis and will lead the site teams and subcontractors in undertaking the required projects tasks and will be accountable for the management and planning of sub-contract labour, supporting the delivery of a large capital works programme, where we will be responsible for enhancements to properties, specifically social housing refurbishment programmes.

The Project

We are proud to advise this will be working within our Guinness Partnership contract, one of the largest providers of affordable housing and care in England.

Essential and Desirable Criteria Key duties and responsibilities:

* To lead, assess and be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of all social housing refurbishment programmes *Ensure that Company Health & Safety Policies and procedures are strictly adhered to and work closely with Health & Safety Managers and Advisors

* Maintain and produce, on request, up-to-date Health & Safety records * Ensure all Environmental and Waste Management Policies are adhered to

* Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted

* Fully comply with the Company's Customer Satisfaction Policy and Procedures

* Ensure all directly employed personnel work within the required specification and adhere to general Company Policies * Ensure that procedures and controls laid down by the Company are fully implemented by all site personnel

* Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff. Provide training, coaching, appraisal and support as required to improve the performance of directly employed site staff

* Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.

* Organise regular site meetings and pre-plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources

Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria:

* Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC)

* SMSTS

* Scaffold inspection

* Social Housing Refurbishment experience is essential as this will involved general decent homes projects, experience of working with windows and doors projects would be advantageous.

* Role Appropriate CSCS card

* First Aid at work certificate

* Asbestos awareness (duty to manage would be desirable)

*Excellent understanding of building refurbishment works

* Experience working on Kitchen and Bathroom maintenance and refurbishment programs.

* Valid driver's licence

* Confident and comfortable with engaging, managing, communicating with all levels of supply chain members, from directors/owners, supervisors to operatives on the ground

* Comfortable reviewing & challenging sub-contract RAMS prior to final review from the HSEC team.

Desirable:

* CIOB or Construction related membership

* Knowledge and understanding of ASTA

* Experience of delivering projects for an Affordable housing Client, in particular refurbishment projects

* Experience of working alongside a customer liaison officer who in tandem will ensure access and information is communicated to the residents to assist access and ultimately programme.

* Knowledge of working with different contracts JCT/NEC

* Quality assurance

* Temporary works knowledge

Additional Information

* Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus

* Option to opt into a salary sacrifice car lease

* Motor Expenditure Allowance (£3,500)

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)

* Eligible for a bonus of up to 10% * 26 weeks full pay maternity leave

* Annual pay reviews

* 8 weeks full pay paternity leave

* Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms

* Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee

* Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

* Private healthcare and dental care

* Cycle to work scheme

* Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

About Us

We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly.Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon.

Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live.

We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.