Site Manager

Fortem Solutions; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortem Solutions is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee kitchen and bathroom refurbishment projects in Birmingham. This role involves leading site teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing subcontractors on a significant social housing contract. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum NVQ Level 4 qualification, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Profit-related bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

8 weeks full pay paternity leave

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Colleague referral fee up to £3,000

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 4 qualification or HNC required.
• Experience in kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programs.
• Valid driver's license and confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams and manage subcontractors for refurbishment projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Motivate and support directly employed staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ Level 4 or HNC

SMSTS

First Aid at Work Certificate

Tools

ASTA

Job description

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Due to our continued growth, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join Fortem, based in Birmingham with travel across the city. 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 Kitchen and Bathroom maintenance and refurbishment programs.

The Customer

You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities:

* To lead, assess and be responsible for all electrical works within the kitchen and bathroom maintenance and refurbishment programs

* 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

What You Will Need

* Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC)

* SMSTS

* Scaffold inspection

* 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

* Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus

* Salary sacrifice car lease OR 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

* Cycle to work scheme

* Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

Who We Are

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.

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