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Site Manager

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Main Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Project Manager to plan the project effectively ensuring that project requirements, specifications, design drawings and H&S proposals are all agreed and that a program is in place.
  • Set up an emergency plan and general site facilities for the project.
  • Establish and maintain the storage facilities for materials, plant and tools and manage stock to meet the timescales of the project.
  • Establish a secure site including access and egress.
  • Develop a material schedule for the project and generate requisitions as far ahead as possible to enable achievement of best prices and on time delivery.
  • Produce a labour schedule in conjunction with the project manager to ensure sub-contractor packages are placed in time to meet the programme. Maintain this schedule and track progress.
  • Ensure the provision of first aid facilities and identify a first aid area.
  • Ensure safety to public, site visitor and staff on site at all times ensuring the use of PPE, the following of safety instructions and all aspects for H&S proposals for the site.
  • Maintain perimeter barriers and the security of completed works, stored materials and plant on site.
  • Manage all site based operatives, overseeing all aspects of their work including the carrying out of safety inductions, tool box talks, controlling the quality of work, ensuring method statement and order fulfilment, cleanliness and tidiness, the use of plant and tools, the reduction of waste and use of PPE.
  • Ensure all works carried out are to the required standard for brickwork, plastering, carpentry etc.
  • Ensure all materials used, included those supplied by sub-contractors, are compliant with technical and quality specifications.
  • Maintain and track all deliveries to site, ensuring these are checked and offloaded to the relevant storage facilities whilst ensuring all stock and materials are deployed properly.
  • Liaising with the client, consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project.
  • Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors.
  • Planning the work and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines.
  • Overseeing quality control and the implementation of the McAleer & Rushe “Think Smart” management of health & safety on site.
  • Preparing reports as required for the project manager and contracts director.
  • Proactive approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise and associated reporting to the project manager and contracts director.
  • Any other duties as required by management.

Education / Experience:

  • A Degree / HND in construction management or other relevant discipline
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience gained within similar site management roles working on projects ranging from £5M+
  • A current valid CSR / CSCS Card held at management level
  • Operational knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
  • Qualified first aider
  • Excellent communication and planning skills
  • Excellent analytical and decision making skills
  • Commercially astute demonstrated in your ability to identify cost savings and understanding of budgeting restraints
  • Strong sense of achievement with proven ability of being able to drive projects forward and achieving high standards of work
  • Knowledge and understanding of CDM regulations
  • IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD
  • Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK & Ireland
  • Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK.

Senior Engineer

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Main Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Site Manager with daily operations as required.
  • Acting as the main technical adviser on site for specialist subcontractors, concrete frame contractor
  • Setting out, levelling and surveying the site; QA, temporary works checks, temporary works coordination.
  • Checking plans, drawings and setting out coordination.
  • Prior knowledge of calling off reinforcement from schedules and ability to read reinforcement drawings.
  • Ensuring that all materials used, and work performed are as per specifications.
  • Managing, monitoring and interpreting the construction design drawings supplied by the structural engineer, architect & MEP engineers.
  • Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project.
  • Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors.
  • Planning the work and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines.
  • Overseeing quality control and the implementation of the McAleer & Rushe “Think Smart” management of health & safety on site.
  • Preparing reports as required for senior site manager & project manager.
  • Proactive approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise and associated reporting to senior site manager and project manager.
  • Any other duties as required by management.

Education / Experience

  • A Degree / HND in engineering or other relevant discipline
  • A current valid CSR / CSCS Card
  • A minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience
  • Previous experience of setting out £3M+ structures
  • Previous experience of calling off reinforcement and ability to read reinforcement drawings
  • Operational knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
  • Excellent communication and planning skills
  • Able to work effectively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated with a drive to achieve results

Fitout Manager

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Main Responsibilities:

  • Supervise, co-ordinate and monitor sub-contractor’s performance.
  • Proven track record in successfully delivering projects to a high standard.
  • Withstand an intense, high pressure environment delivering projects to strict deadlines.
  • Monitor their own progress and the progress of others in accordance with the agreed project schedule and issuing Notifications where required.
  • Progress reporting against Safety, Quality, Schedule.
  • Maintain a tidy, safe, and efficient site at all times.
  • Check and understand all drawings and specifications. Ensure that any errors / omissions are formally communicated to the project manager.
  • Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications building regulations and good building practice.
  • Ensure compliance with the company’s quality procedures.
  • Attending progress meetings with clients and/or representatives.
  • Building Client relationships.
  • Any other duties as required by management.

Education / Experience:

  • Appropriate construction qualifications, detailed knowledge of construction in both new build and high end residential or major large commercial projects.
  • Enthusiastic personality with a strong work ethic.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Well organised and have the ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work well using initiative, problem solving when required.
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment, hard-work, enthusiasm, and flexibility.
  • IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
  • Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK & Ireland.
  • Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK.

Multi Skilled Plumber

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Multi Skilled Plumber

Greater Manchester

40 hrs pw, Permanent

£32,500 + van and fuel card + on call bonus

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working with a social housing provider in Manchester, who are looking for a Multi Skilled Plumber to work for them on a permanent basis. The successful candidate would be required to participate in the on call rota, once every 6 weeks ~. A van and fuel card is provided, with prohibited personal use.

Responsibilities of the Multi Skilled Plumber includes:

  • Completing plumbing work on void and tenanted social housing properties
  • Carrying out secondary work where required surrounding patch plastering, tiling and basic joinery
  • Ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures
  • Maintaining van stock
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Maintaining a clean and working environment within customers’ homes#

Essential criteria of the Multi Skilled Plumber includes:

  • Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS
  • Willingness to provide on-call cover one in 6 weeks ~
  • Full UK Driving License
  • Minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing
  • Adapted bathroom experience, and unvented cylinder experience would be advantageous

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall -Associate Director, at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with feedback directly and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.