UCA Consulting ltd
Waltham
30/01/2020
Full time
Role: Project Manager – Waltham Cross – High-rise Residential Projects
My client is an AIM listed new homes and apartments developer that delivers high quality mixed-tenure developments around London. Job Purpose: To manage and take overall control of the delivery of a single large project. To lead on all construction matters through all stages of design, procurement and construction, focusing on the delivery of the project to a high quality in terms of workmanship, programme and within agreed budgets. Key Responsibilities
Area
Objectives
Measures and Targets
Health & Safety
Ensure all Health & Safety plans are produced and maintained and the Site Manager implements procedures to maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety
• Safety plans are up to date and regularly reviewed
Maintain personal health and safety whilst at work by following company guidelines
• Lead by Example
Act as the H&S interface with third parties
• All incidents are reported and managed appropriately
Attend 1/4ly Health & Safety forums and communicate content to their project team
• All site members are familiar with the current safety trend analysis
• All team members are aware of the latest H&S
policies and procedures
Attend Health & Safety training as needed and maintain the minimum level of qualification the position requires
• Qualifications are relevant and always up to date
Area
Objectives
Measures and Targets
Quality and Delivery
Oversee construction, ensuring works are carried out to meet NHBC and building control standards, are in accordance with the drawing specification and contract documents and the highest standards of quality and workmanship are maintained
• Site teams understand the overall plan and their role within that
• All projects are completed by the original contract completion date
• Design and procurement schedule complies with construction programme
Produce Project Programmes, communicate this to site teams to implement and regularly monitor and report on progress
Lead the development and production of Scope of Works
• All contractors understand what is expected of them
Attend and contribute to package and procurement reviews as appropriate
• Achievement of procurement schedule dates
Assist the Technical Manager with design coordination and buildability and attend design meetings to ensure
complete and correct information is issued
• All technical issues are resolved and work is carried out to the correct specification
Lead and monitor the installation of utilities
• Ensure all statutory utilities are installed to comply with the programme
Oversee and monitor requisition of materials and plant
and the schedule and call off of deliveries by the site team
• Suitable call offs in place. Weekly plant and materials records kept up to date
Assist in the appointment of subcontractors during the construction and tender phase and assess suitability of:
− Health & Safety
− Quality
− Programme compliance
− Design and procurement resources
• All due diligence carried out during the process
Monitor implementation of site QA procedures
• Ensure adequate QA checks are carried out and recorded
• Remedial works completed and closed out to the appropriate standard
Area
Objectives
Measures and Targets
Customer/Client
Develop, manage and maintain good working relationships with the client/customer to uphold the company
reputation and brand
• Attend client meetings and lead the liaison on behalf of the Team
Ensure good knowledge of contract ER’s of third parties
• Construction is in accordance with ER’s
Produce periodic reports for client meetings
• Good standard of reports issued in advance of meetings
Monitor, report and action customer extras and variations
• Maintain tracking schedule with sales
• Client is fully aware
Finance/Commercial
Instigate, control and run projects from contract award to handover within budgetary constraints
• Maintain costs within agreed budget
• Maintain good team relationship with commercial
Assist with the preparation, monitoring and control of the pre-lims budget
• Produce resource schedule
Corporate
Responsibility
Oversee and implement the requirements of section 106 and planning conditions
• Compile reports and submissions with Technical as necessary for pre commencement, pre implementation and construction phases
Liaise with the local neighbourhood and community where required and ensure the company image is maintained
and enhanced
• Issue residents newsletter as necessary
• Attend residents meetings when required
Ensure site teams comply with requirements of the CCS
• All issues are dealt with proactively
Engage with and host site visits with relevant parties
• Co-operate with visiting groups as necessary
Area
Objectives
Measures and Targets
People
Ensure staff you are responsible for understand their roles and responsibilities, manage and mentor them and
provide training and guidance as necessary
• Staff know what is expected of them at all times and feel fully supported in their role
Support and develop good working relationships between all parties and lead by example, acting in a respectful and professional manner
Sit in and support with appraisals (where appropriate)
• Staff appraisals are completed on time and good performance/performance issues are addressed
Assist the Construction Manager with performance and disciplinary matters with staff and grievance matters with third parties
• All staff issues are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
• All disputes with third parties are resolved quickly and satisfactorily
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Experience
Skills and Qualifications
• A track record of successful delivery of projects
• Broad range of construction experience including main contract and mixed tenure private/affordable apartment developments (desirable not essential)
• Experience across a variety of construction types
• Proven experience of managing a team of people
• The ability to control costs, timing and quality, in line with targets
• Educated to degree level – desirable
• Appropriate CSCS card
• SMSTS certificate
• First Aid at Work certificate
• Valid driving licence
• Basic knowledge of ASTA Power Project is desirable
• MCIOB – desirable but not essential
Personal Qualities
Ability to oversee and manage a team.
A strong manager who is highly organised and dedicated to meeting site deadlines.
The ability to present plans clearly and concisely and in ways that ensure understanding.
Use initiative and be pro-active in seeking and presenting solutions to issues to ensure the smooth running and delivery of a project.
Able to balance several priorities and manage a team to deliver these.
Ability to influence and communicate with people at all levels of the business to ensure achievement of goals.
Set demanding but achievable objectives for others and yourself.
Inspire commitment from others