At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-rise refurbishment projects and ensure top-notch quality and safety standards.
- Company: Join Fortem, part of the Willmott Dixon Group, a leader in social housing solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and perks like gym discounts and a company car.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team committed to sustainability and community improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while advancing your career in construction management.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and high-rise building works is essential.
Fortem, part of the Willmott Dixon Group, specialise in capital and retrofit programmes within the social housing sector and are specialists in works to high rise / high risk buildings. We require a Site Manager to oversee an accelerated retrofit cladding replacement & refurbishment programme to four high rise blocks in central Bristol. This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30. Located within easy commute of Bristol, we envisage making offers to the successful candidate August/September (interviews will be carried out asap).
The Customer: On behalf of Bristol City Council, the four high-rise projects will be wrapped in either tube and fitting scaffold or mast climbers, to enable access for the removal and replacement of both existing render systems and brick slips. Multiple MEP services will be removed and reinstated progressively with the façade replacement works. Roof level cappings and lightning protection systems will be enhanced and replaced during the project. Enhancement & refreshment of the existing landscaping & ground works will also form part of the Fortem works.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Site Manager will be accountable for two of the high-rise tower blocks & successfully managing project teams and works partners, to deliver compliant capital & retrofit works to the highest quality standards, specification, budget and within agreed timescales. Ideally, the Site Manager will have demonstrable experience in a similar role undertaking retrofit & refurbishment works on high rise buildings, however general external construction experience will be considered.
- Provide leadership and vision to promote the Fortem brand within our chosen market place
- Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management
- Lead and monitor project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives
- Identify and manage commercial risk
- Develop excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, and other stakeholders
- Develop excellent relationships with the supply chain
- Recruit, train, develop, motivate retain high quality Fortem staff to deliver high levels of service delivery
- Provide technical support and advice to the client and project team
- Ensure a robust strategy is in place for dealing with complaints and managing defects
- Support our commitment to sustainability
- Ensure robust strategy for delivering quality throughout project lifecycle with Zero defects as a target on handover
What You Will Need:
Essential:
- Experience of delivering capital works and larger scale projects, through subcontract /supply chain arrangements
- Experience of project managing multiple projects with experience in works to high rise / high risk buildings including external façade systems, roofing, fire remediation and fire protections systems, structural works, groundworks, concrete repairs, internal refurbishment etc.
- Extensive end to end project management experience gained in a similar environment
- Pre-construction and construction experience
- UK driving license
- SMSTS & knowledge of safe systems of work
- Scaffold inspection
- Role Appropriate CSCS card
- First Aid at work certificate
- Temporary Works Coordinator
Desirable:
- Social Housing experience
- Retrofit / Capital Works experience
- Experience of retrofit projects delivered to PAS2035 or similar standards ideally
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- £4,000 motor expenditure allowance or company car
- Salary sacrifice company car scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off
- 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
- Company pension
- Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
- Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
- Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more
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 works including Retrofit, Capital Works and Repairs and Maintenance. 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, please contact us should you require support completing your application.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies.
Site Manager - Bristol employer: Fortem
Fortem, part of the Willmott Dixon Group, is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and well-being, offering a competitive salary, generous leave policies, and a range of benefits including a company car scheme and health care options. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and sustainability, making it an ideal environment for professionals passionate about making a positive impact in the social housing sector, particularly in the vibrant city of Bristol.
