Works Manager – Kessock

Job Title: Works Manager
Type: Full Time
Team: Spencer Bridge Engineering
Salary: Excellent salary package and benefits
Location: Kessock Bridge, Scotland
Hours: 40 hours per week

Reporting to the Site Agent and Project Manager, as Works Manager you be responsible for management of the resources on site. As a key part of the management team, you will coordinate the labour, plant and materials to ensure efficiency of the works to meet the delivery programme. The site-based role will involve attending site meetings, reporting on actual progress and the site point of contact for operatives and sub-contractors engaged on the project.

Apply now using the form below or if you would like to have an informal chat, please contact Shannon Martin – Recruitment Advisor on 07929381297

Responsibilities 

  • Health & Safety implementation in accordance with legislation and internal processes
  • Delivery of the morning briefings
  • Maintaining and amending site documents as they change
  • Day to day planning of your works package
  • Coordination of site activities, including direction of labour, sub-contractors and operatives
  • Ensuring correct labour, plant and materials are onsite to carry out the planned works, advising the Project Manager of any shortfall in a timely manner
  • Setting an example that promotes and results in a safe work culture and ensuring that all works are carried out in line with approved Task Briefings
  • Ensuring the work done meets the specification, workmanship is of a high standard and the final product is of the correct quality.
  • Ensuring the effective performance of direct reports
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and performance
  • Undertake Daily and Tool Box Talk Briefings to all operatives and staff.

Requirements and Qualifications

Person Specification 

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to apply good problem solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Willingness to lead by example, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work safely under pressure, whilst ensuring deadlines are met without compromising on quality.
  • Pro-active nature

Qualification

  • There are no formal qualifications required for this position; however, we would expect a minimum of at least 3 years’ experience of working in a similar role
  • Sound knowledge base of general construction activities and construction practices
  • Knowledge of civil engineering and requirements would be advantageous but not essential

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