Project Manager
Waites Recruitment Consultancy are seeking an experienced Project Manager who has knowledge and experience in social housing planned refurbishment projects. Full time role based in Kent, South London and Surrey, an exceptional opportunity.
Purpose
The Project manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring that the company’s key objectives are met including Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, Programme, Cost Efficiency, Supply Chain performance, Customer Satisfaction and Resident/Occupier Care.
Responsibilities
Meeting mandatory company required SHEQ standards
Effective management of day-to-day site operations
Carrying out your responsibilities using a reasonable standard of skill and care
Ensure that the site is presented in a safe, clean, and professional manner at all times
Managing people expectations and relationships using effective communication and high standards of care to achieve equitable outcomes for all stakeholders including Customers, Consultants, Supply Chain, Building Occupiers, and any others
Senior Site Managers and Project Managers may manage Site Managers
SHEQ Responsibilities
Responsible for meeting mandatory and company required SHEQ standards and the implementation and maintenance of the Construction Phase Plan (CPP)
Capturing all information and data required for O&M Manual, Golden Thread, or other similar documentation
Full compliance with prevailing Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
Ensure adherence to the Clients Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensure compliance with the Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP)
Ensure compliance with Statutory requirements and Notices
Delivering Site Inductions for anyone entering the site
Ensure Client employees, subcontractors and third parties on site have the required skills, competencies, certification, training and understanding to achieve the required SHEQ standards
Proactively manage SHEQ performance on site, including undertaking required H&S Inspections, Scaffold Inspections, and Audits, and assessing and implementing necessary corrective actions and improvements
Ensure any Accidents, Incidents, Near Misses or Improvement Notices are reported correctly and effectively managed through to conclusion in collaboration with the Clients SHEQ team
Ensure timely delivery of SHEQ documentation required to achieve Practical and Contract completion, and the issue of the Final Certificate
Adhere to the SHEQ roles and responsibilities as defined for this role.
Ensure the implementation of work safety plans, method statements, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and other works procedures, as required
Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors wear appropriate PPE during site activities.
Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are suitably trained to use any relevant plant and equipment.
General
Familiarise yourself with Contract documents and requirements, including Specification, Drawings, Design Requirements, and other project specific requirements
Assisting the CM with site establishment, planning, and installation, meeting standards for site accommodation, welfare, signage and livery
Accountable for the day-to-day management of site activities
Ensuring the site is presented in a safe, secure, clean, and professional manner at all times
Maintaining site accommodation, welfare facilities and site storage to a high standard
Plan and requisition required site equipment, plant, and materials, to facilitate the works
Maintain required standards of site administration and record keeping in accordance with QMS and specific project and statutory requirements
Managing all relationships in line with Care Values
Attendance and coordination of Site Meetings in conjunction with CM
Effective management of other employees, including Assistant Site Managers, Resident Liaison Officers, Operatives, etc…
Effective management of relationships with Customer representatives, Clerk of Works, Building Safety Regulator, Consultants, etc.
Programme
Manage project delivery in line with the Programme of Works, frequently measuring progress, looking for opportunities to improve, identifying risks and potential delays ahead of time, and bringing in mitigation measures to reduce risk and delays
Where delays are unavoidable, keep detailed records and communications, and issue notices in conjunction with the CM & QS
Produce short term target programmes, where necessary, for all trades to achieve main programme dates
Initiate key sub-contractor planning and progress meetings at suitable intervals (including recording minutes)
Ensure effective and timely use of requests for information, verbal & written instructions, Non-conformance Reports, delay notices, and the like, maintaining required records as required
Maintaining a focus on effective closing out procedures are implemented, capturing completion certificates and CoW sign-off, ensuring that completion does not “drift” towards the end of the project
Commercial
Assist the commercial team where requested, highlight any potential areas of commercial risk and concern to them, provide suitable information and records, act on any commercial instruction or direction issued by them
Exercise commercial awareness in respect of identifying potential variations from the Specification, and opportunities for additional works that may be required
Ensure cost efficiency and control is exercised on the provision of materials, consumables, PPE, etc. as well as avoiding excessive waste and misappropriation.
Essential
* SMSTS certificate
* First Aid at Work certificate
* Asbestos Awareness
* Working@ Height
Desirable
* Fire Marshall certificate
* Membership or working towards any relevant professional membership
* Relevant construction qualification (NVQ Level 4 and above, or HNC, HND, Degree)
* Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor
* Scaffold Inspection Certificate
* Valid driving licence
* Computer Literate