Projects Manager

Our client is an energetic young company formed to commercialise a new modern method of construction and aspiring to use it to have a positive social impact. They are employing and training prisoners on day release to manufacture the kitsets in their Gloucester factory. Ex-offenders are also employed to assemble their homes on location.

They have developed a full BOPAS accredited range of Relocatable POD Family Homes as a solution for the Temporary Accommodation crisis, a permanent range of homes as well as a range of home extension kitsets.

They have a DNA of unlimited potential with a can-do attitude. They are results driven, not process driven.

Reporting to the CEO; Based in Hardwicke, Gloucester GL2 4RJ

Role and responsibilities

• To provide leadership and management for the effective delivery activities of all projects
• Management of all aspects of onsite site projects from initial assessment, through utility assessments, planning applications, and onsite H&S responsibilities
• Assisting with the financial viability assessment of projects offered to the company
• Making utility connection applications
• Maintain their existing suite of project documentation and be responsible for developing appropriate forms to fill in any gaps
• Completing all new project H&S assessments and documentation including but not limited to ICP, Site Inductions, CDM, PCP etc.
• Act as Principal Designer for their projects
• Assess, appoint and manage sub-contractors for each project
• To travel to projects to monitor and when appropriate appoint specific site managers
• Manage and ensure they achieve Building Control sign off on all projects
• Liaise with MMCH Factory Manager for on time delivery of kitsets for all projects
• Drive a continuous improvement culture across projects showing the energy and enthusiasm to set up and drive a motivated team of staff and or sub-contractors
• Champion Health and Safety to ensure the full compliance of the staff and sub-contractors within all projects
• Ensure adherence to project plans and agreed deadlines through accurate forecasting and regular analysis of data, taking actions or providing recommendations to improve performance
• Be committed to and support their BOPAS certification and procedures and processes
• Work with the Factory Manager and production staff to achieve lean best practice while maintaining the company’s ethical working standards
• Liaise with customers to ensure the best quality is delivered and they are happy with their projects
• As the company grows, to recruit and build a team to support you in the delivery of projects
• To interface with the Board of Directors and shareholders when required and provide any necessary information requested

Key experience and skills

• Extensive construction project management experience / knowledge with at least 5 years in a leadership and / or management role
• Site Health and Safety experience with SMSTS certification and Principal Designer experience
• Strong leadership skills and management skills with a focus on team building
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills coupled with business acumen
• Knowledge of and experience driving Process Improvement approaches (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Practical Process Improvement, etc.)
• People Management and Conflict Management Skills
• Resource and Capacity Planning
• Willing to get involved and be hands on
• Exposure to the MMC or construction industry is preferred but not essential
• Comfortable working with prisoners and/or ex-offenders

Essential Requirements

• Driving licence
• Be prepared to travel to sites and spend some nights away from home
• You will be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills and be able to work cross functionally with plant staff and senior management.

For success in the role you must be a team player, with an ability to be flexible as part of a fast-moving and entrepreneurial organization. The ability to take ownership of a situation and act autonomously is crucial to deliver projects effectively.

The company currently operates a 5 day - 8 hours per day work week.

Benefits

• Full-time - Permanent
• Salary - dependent on experience and competitive
• Pension and Discretionary bonus
• Holidays – 24 days plus all statutory holidays
• On-site Parking
• A career opportunity