Plastering Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Plastering Manager to join our Direct Services team in the North West.

The overall purpose of the role is to manage the day-to-day operations of all plastering works delivered by Seddon Direct Services (SDS). The Plastering Manager is responsible for ensuring consistent and high-quality service delivery, with a strong focus on quality control, budgeting, cost management, people management and health and safety compliance across all projects.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary / Car Allowance / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Well-being Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)

What youll do:

• Ensure all company & department health and safety requirements are complied with.
• Develop trade specific risk assessments and method statements ensuring they are maintained and complied with.
• To attend weekly subcontractor and site meetings.
• Coordinate all resource efficiently to ensure site programmes are achieved.
• Provide effective measurement of commercial performance of internal and external operatives whilst complying with Seddon guidelines.
• Liaise with relevant Contracts and Site Managers to ensure their interests are being fulfilled and build key relationships and support delivery teams with a consistent service for all plastering operations.
• Liaise with SDS Quantity Surveyor to ensure profitability of relevant packages.
• Guide and provide technical support to all operatives within the plastering team.
• Ensure internal and external supply chain deliver a safe, quality, time bound and value for money product
• Liaise with Health & Safety, Transport, Training, HR, Estimating Departments and Supply Chain Manager promoting continuous improvement.
• Liaise with Training and Health & Safety Departments to ensure in-house operatives training is specific, up to date and project specific.
• Carry out quality and safety audits using R Drive system to measure and monitor compliance.
• Liaise with HR Department keeping up to date with current and future Employment Law issues and regulations.
• Performance development, employee management and recruitment (both internal and subcontractors).
• Authorise subcontractor orders and paperwork, ensuring services offered are both competitive and value for money.

Have you got what it takes:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Minimum 5 years practical experience in building/construction environment
• Trade experience / knowledge (preferably in plastering)
• Good technical / construction background knowledge
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C and above)
• Commercial acumen, commercially and contractually aware, commercially astute and cost conscious
• People Management skills with a basic understanding of formal HR policies and procedures
• Performance development including leading and motivating others
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good negotiation skills
• Managing conflict and ability to engage in challenging and difficult conversations
• Proactive mindset
• Ability to forward plan, identify potential problems provide solutions
• Be self-motivated and able to work as part of a specialist team
• Be analytical and have good problem-solving skills
• Be flexible with regard to working hours and location
• Have a strong focus on customer service and customer satisfaction
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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