Build Manager
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Build Manager to oversee the construction element of our home improvement projects, predominantly conservatories, single-storey extensions and associated building works.
This is a hands-on role covering site management, technical surveying, quality control, compliance and subcontractor management, ensuring projects are completed safely, correctly and to the required standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor construction works from commencement through to completion.
- Carry out site inspections to monitor progress, workmanship, Health & Safety and compliance.
- Conduct additional inspections on complex, high-value and new-build-team projects.
- Ensure completed works meet required quality standards before installation progresses.
- Manage and support a network of subcontract build teams.
- Set and maintain clear workmanship, quality and performance standards.
- Address subcontractor performance, quality and compliance issues.
- Review surveys, drawings and proposed designs to identify potential issues before work begins.
- Provide practical construction solutions that meet customer, technical and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure works comply with Planning requirements, Planning conditions and Building Regulations.
- Liaise with Building Control and other relevant parties when required.
- Provide practical solutions to problems arising during live projects.
- Make informed decisions on site to keep projects progressing and minimise unnecessary costs.
- Escalate significant technical, quality or cost issues appropriately.
- Assist with identifying, interviewing and assessing potential subcontract build teams.
- Support the onboarding and development of new build teams.
- Monitor new teams during their initial projects and provide feedback and guidance.
- Provide technical construction advice to surveyors, installers, office teams and subcontractors.
- Act as a technical point of contact for building and construction queries.
- Support the resolution of technical issues before and during projects.
Candidate Requirements
- Strong practical construction knowledge and hands-on site experience.
- Experience with conservatories, single-storey extensions and domestic building projects.
- Experience managing builders and subcontract construction teams.
- Technical surveying and site inspection experience.
- Good understanding of Planning, Building Regulations, Health & Safety and CDM.
- Ability to read and assess technical drawings and construction details.
- Excellent communication and people-management skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
The role would suit someone from a construction management, technical surveying, site management, conservatory or extension background who is comfortable working on site and dealing directly with customers, subcontractors and internal teams.
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