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Position: Groundworks Manager
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: East Midlands
A leading Civil Engineering and Construction Company, delivering high quality projects across the UK and Ireland. They have office locations in Co. Tyrone (NI) and the East Midlands (GB), operating in all aspects of construction from Commercial and Residential projects, through to Civils and Water Infrastructure.
Due to continued success and growth, they have an immediate opportunity for a Groundworks Manager based in the East Midlands, predominantly Nottinghamshire. You will play a key role in the team, developing your skills and experience as a successful Groundworks Foreman | Groundworks Manager. While reporting to the Contracts Manager you will also benefit from the support and guidance of our wider team.
The Role
Reporting to the Contracts Manager you will be responsible for the construction site, including sub-contractors, health and safety of personnel, quality and workmanship of labour.
- Responsible for the overall management and day to day running of groundworks operations/up to slab.
- Developing short-term programme/schedule to maximise efficiency and ensure completion is in accordance with the master programme.
- Management responsibilities for all Health and Safety policies and procedure.
- Management of sub -contractors, managing our teams, dealing with any issues as and when required.
- Working collaboratively with site engineer to ensure that line and level is provided in a timely manner
- Quality management of all substructure works including drainage, foundations, roads etc.
- Responsible for all document control as an integral part of the project control
- Maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS), policies and procedures.
The Person
Must be able to use their own initiative, taking accountability and responsibility for a project from start to finish.
- Deadline driven, instilling motivation in the team to hit key targets.
The Experience
A degree in a construction related discipline or equivalent with 5 + years' experience as a Groundworks Foreman | Groundworks Manager (applicants with a different educational path should not be deterred from applying if experience is sufficient).
- Current health and safety card (CSCS, SSSTS, SMSTS or equivalent) and a First Aid at Work certificate.
- Additional training such as Street works supervisor, Confined spaces, CAT&Genny training favoured
- Experience in residential builds would be advantageous.
- Excellent verbal and written communication ability.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Numeracy and IT skills including MS Office, Word and Excel.
- A full UK driving licence.
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