Site Manager (Stourport/Worcester/Tewkesbury)

Site Manager (Stourport/Worcester/Tewkesbury)

Within the Construction environment, think about buying materials, managing big projects, ensuring health and safety and customer service. At any given time, you’ll find us working on some circa 400 developments in both towns and rural areas across the UK, and every one poses unique challenges. Some are from scratch on brownfield sites; others see us adapting existing buildings, like old factories or disused hospitals.

We need people who can bring us fresh ideas and imagination on one hand, and the commercial ability to manage people, budgets and costs on the other. It is testament to the professionalism of our construction teams that for an unprecedented thirteenth year, Site Managers have won more NHBC Pride in the Job Awards than any other housebuilder.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager you will be responsible for managing the construction of a development, including all associated pre and post housebuilding works, ensuring that targets are met regarding health and safety, delivery to build programme quality, customers care, and cost.

• Ensuring compliance on site at all times to the company health and safety standards and processes, NHBC standards, building regulations and overall quality standards.
• Co-ordinating labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme, and to proactively schedule in trades to ensure optimum delivery
  Manage material levels on site to ensure the minimum amount of stock but enough to ensure the site programme is met and all labour is efficiently employed.
• Ensuring that all plots are built to the highest standard of quality, complying with the NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, range specifications and best practice.
• Undertaking company directed quality control procedures and inspections at the correct timings, and rectifying any defects so as not to incur additional cost, time delays to the programme, or reduction in the final quality.
• Monitoring and controlling the cost of production, and approving payment to contractors and trades where appropriate.
• Initiating and attending plot inspections with the Local Building Inspector or NHBC, taking corrective action to ensure a minimum of RI’s/BRI’s.
• Carrying out toolbox talks or similar on-site briefings.
• Liaising proactively with other internal departments, externals suppliers and partners to ensure the build programme is achieved
• Working with sales through regular sales/build meetings to ensure a smooth and controlled delivery of homes for customers.
• To deliver a high standard of site presentation at all times.
• Carrying out New Home Tour with the Sales Advisor and customer(s) to give a good demonstration of the home, answering any questions, and rectifying any issues before Legal Completion.
• With the support of the Contracts Manager, ensure that the on-site Construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site’s workload and resources.
• Showing a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Extensive experience of working to an established build programme and managing key priorities.
• Proven ability to consistently deliver weekly targets through good organisation of the labour force, and promoting a team working ethic.
• Excellent communicator, with an emphasis on explaining detail and gaining full compliance.
• Demonstrated good leadership and assertive skills to ensure optimum delivery to the highest quality standards on site.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs, demonstrating a strong problem-solving ability.
• A member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and/or qualified to NVQ level 5 in Construction Management, or a time served tradesman with considerable experience of the full range of construction trades.
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of construction and housebuilding, and the relevant legislative requirements e.g. health and safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations .
• A thorough knowledge and well-rounded experience of dealing with customers and potential customers in all aspects, such as the giving of information and advice, resolving any customer issues, confirming company procedures etc.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuildersince 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barrattadopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on ourconstructionsites andsalesoffices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuildersince 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barrattadopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on ourconstructionsites andsalesoffices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About West Midlands

Our triple-branded divisions combine the best of our Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Redrow brands.

Whether it is homes focused on first time buyers, those aimed towards customers taking the next step in their homeownership journey, those looking for a premium home, or those looking to downsize, we provide award winning quality and innovative design.

That’s why we’ve been awarded the maximum 5 Stars from the Home Builders Federation since 2009, making us the only major national housebuilder to achieve this.

Where you’ll beworking

Here is where you\’ll be based, whether that\’s an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we\’re so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.

Site Manager (Stourport/Worcester/Tewkesbury)

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