Finishing Manager

We are currently working with a market leading developer and contractor who are well established and currently turnover circa £100M. The business primarily focuses on the Residential sector working on both affordable housing and residential property development. They are well known for their commitment to social responsibility and they are dedicated to advancing the communities they work within, as well as donating funds to charities and sponsoring local Sports teams. The business work on a mixture of RC Frame, Traditional and Timber Frame projects. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS: * Major housing project consisting of 160 apartments * Affordable housing project in North London, c£15M project AWARDS: * Investors in People Silver Accreditation * NHBC Gold Award * Appointed to the connected Partnership Contractor Framework * Living Wage Accreditation SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: The clients have their own foundation giving back to the local communities they work within and sponsoring local teams. Recently they have donated £5K during Mental Health Awareness week for innovative digital mental health first aid training, as well as donation to local hospital to fund new medical equipment for neonatal units. Site Manager (Finishing Manager) We are looking for a strong Site Manager (Finishing Manager) for the business and someone that has a real passion for delivering a quality product and residential units to a high standard. What are the essentials for this role? * Leadership and Management Skills * A strong track record in managing residential projects – The right candidate must have worked for a residential developer or residential contractor * Experience managing the internal elements of a residential scheme * You will need to understand the process of taking a flat from 1st fix through to completion. * You will need a track record of finishing and delivering a quality product! * Team player – Someone that is approachable, confident, and driven. * Attention to detail & Quality driven – We need individuals that will complete and deliver these flats and townhouses to a high quality and without defects. * Good Communication Skills – Your role will involve liaising and managing the team, subcontractors onsite, in meetings, by phone and email regarding timings, work required, materials etc. You will also need to communicate with Senior management to provide updates, request resources etc. * Organisation skills – ensuring daily site diaries are completed, managing site paperwork such permits to work, ensuring compliance with RAMs Typical Duties will include but aren’t limited to: * Accountable for all daily operational activity and the management of operatives and sub-contractors ensuring adherence to all Company policies, procedures and practices. * Manage activities on site, ensuring that the highest standards of Health and Safety are maintained at all times. Organising and co-ordinating site resources to optimise the effectiveness on site. * Undertake the induction of all employees and sub-contractors on site and follow up with toolbox talks. * Induct all employees in the companies way of working ensuring that the contract delivery processes are complied with and adopted into your daily disciplines. * Responsible for identifying, reviewing and implementing the client’s critical success factors for the project and taking corrective action as necessary. * Responsible for ensuring that the quality and programme standards are delivered (avoiding any defects later), undertaking regular reviews to monitor progress against programme addressing any shortcomings and issues as they arise. * Review and coordinate contract drawings and specifications for all work sections. * Regular communication with Line Manager on site progress, advising of issues which may impact / change the contract programme. Accurately record progress weekly on all activities. * Produce short term programmes for all trades to achieve main programme dates. * Chair/attend weekly sub-contractor progress/planning meeting and record minutes. * Maintain to the highest quality daily records of site activities. * Supervise the implementation of work safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and other works procedures ensuring they comply with the relevant documentation. Monitor and report on their effectiveness. * Work collaboratively with external and internal departments to ensure smooth running of the site and tasks are undertaken in line with the programme requirements taking appropriate action to address any issues or concerns in a timely manner