Works Manager

Kier Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Works Manager for a redevelopment project at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. This role requires strong leadership and management skills to ensure site works are well-coordinated and comply with safety regulations. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications, such as an HNC or Level 6 NVQ in Construction, and have experience in site management and construction activities. The role demands adherence to high security and safety standards due to the military setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Tailored benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of site construction activities and regulations required.
• Experience in managing staff and subcontractors within regulated sectors is essential.
• Relevant safety certifications and training are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate site works safely and efficiently according to project requirements.
• Ensure compliance of construction operations with project specifications.
• Control short and medium-term programmes for project completion.
• Take corrective actions on identified problems during operations.
• Support the General Foreman in adhering to safety regulations.

Skills

Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of site construction activities

Management of staff, operatives, and subcontractors

HNC (Construction related) or Level 6 NVQ

Gold Supervisors or Black Managers CSCS card

Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Education

HNC (Construction related) or Level 6 NVQ

Job description

We're looking for a Works Manager to join our KierBam JV project at Devonport Dockyard based in Plymouth, Devon.

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall we are currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site.

Hours: 45 Hours, Permanent, Full Time

Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding NATO or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Works Manager, you'll be working within the Nuclear team, supporting them in delivering the redevelopment project at the Dockyard.

Your day to day will include:

• Ensuring site works are planned, coordinated, and undertaken in a safe, timely and costefficient manner in accordance with the relevant project plans, design drawings, specification, and the programme.
• Ensuring construction operations and materials comply with project requirements.
• Controlling the short and medium-term programmes to ensure timely and economical completion.
• Ensuring that effective corrective actions are taken on identified problems.
• Supporting the General Foreman to work safely in accordance with assessed construction risks and adherence with the control measures defined in Work Package Plans and Task Briefs

What are we looking for?

This role of Works Manager is great for you if:

• HNC (Construction related) or Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management.
• Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of site construction activities and management of staff, operatives, and subcontractors within regulated sectors.
• Gold Supervisors or Black Managers Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
• Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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