Project Manager - Horbury Building Systems

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

-          Project manage the safe delivery of large construction projects; time, procurement, and client interface;

-          Line management of site management team, monitor site agent progress and provide direct assistance and support as necessary;

-          Create and sustain a culture and working environment that drives employee satisfaction;

-          Manage liaisons, interfaces and contacts with client site management such that positive and ongoing customer relationships are maintained;

-          Manage all correspondence related to this project;

-          Ensure that safe working practices and safety procedures are fully implemented across the site/project/contract;

-          Chair site meetings; progress meetings, safety meeting and project reviews with customer, sub-contractors and issue relevant meeting minutes to line management;

-          Ensure that all additional work is identified and the commercial team are issued with these;

-          Appreciate and understand the commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate these within decision making;

-          Responsible for the safety and welfare of all staff and sub-contractors within their control under the strict observance of the Horbury safety policy;

Qualifications Required:

-          SMSTS

-          CSCS

-          NVQ L3 – Site Supervision (desirable)

-          First Aid

-          PASMA

IPAF 3A / 3B (desirable)

Skills Required:

Technical knowledge of:

-          Drywall

-          Ceilings

-          SFS

-          CP Board

-          Fire stopping (FIRAS)

-          Acoustics

-          Knowledge of Facades / Rendering

-          Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

-          To have construction related skills /  have worked in a construction environment

-          Computer literate and have knowledge using Microsoft packages and Outlook (Essential)

-          Have knowledge of ASTA Projects Software (desirable)

Have knowledge of Microsoft Project (desirable)

Competencies / Experience Required

Previous experience in construction is required within Drywall and external packages.

Personal Attributes / Behaviours Required:

-          Sets appropriate goals for self and others and encourages others to achieve those goals;

-          Communicates with colleagues and clients in a warm and persuasive way both formally and informally. Alters style and manner to suit the audience;

-          Plans ahead, prioritises tasks and monitors progress against plan, making alterations where necessary. Organises material

-          Considers potential problems in advance and identifies opportunities and threats through analysing trends;

-          Ensures that all viewpoints are considered and gains agreement on mutually acceptable outcomes, whilst maintaining the interests of the business;

-          Assesses risk and consequences before making a judgment on available evidence and ensures that decision is implemented. Delegates where appropriate;

-          Maximises the performance of others by supporting and ensuring the correct material, labour and information is to hand;

-          Guides and coaches others and gives constructive feedback.  Encourages a questioning attitude in colleagues and subordinates;

-          Recognised by others as having useful skills and knowledge, which are readily shared;

-          Keeps up to date with new aspects of job role;

-          Proactively builds good relationships with customers and review service levels to meet and exceed expectations;

-          Understands the market in which the company operates; 

-          Able to relate company commercial strategy to win activities.

-          Monitors and controls cost against budget.

Normal Hours of Work:

40 hours:  Monday - Friday;  8:30 – 16:30 (dependent on site / flexibility where required)

References Required:

Yes – a minimum of 2 references will be required including 1 academic and 1 personal reference.

Flexibility Required:

Need to be able to travel and possibly lodge throughout the UK