Operations Manager

Job description

Construction Operations Manager

Salary: Upwards of £70,000 + Package and experience dependant

Location: Office Location is Chelmsford. However, the site locations will vary.

PC Groundworks (South East) Limited is an operating company of Poppet construction Limited. A small but busy groundworks company based in the heart of Chelmsford. We are expanding the business across Essex, London, Kent and Cambridge and we are now in need of an experienced Operations Manager with Site Manager Experience within Construction/Groundworks Business operationally.

Key role and responsibilities for the role of Groundworks Contracts Manager:

· Managing and administrating Construction contracts including site visits.

· Recording variations.

· Managing Labour, Plant and Material requirements weekly

· Holding weekly operational meetings with QS and Support Staff and compiling operational reports

· Producing weekly Client Progress Reports

· Ensuring that site teams are performing and building in accordance with the contract documents / drawings

· Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed including Quality Assessments.

· Reviewing H&S Documentation and implementing/maintaining H&S policies and procedures

· Document Control including making sure site teams have the correct drawings.

· Ensuring labour requirements do not exceed the available work on any project

· Producing programmes using Asta Programming Software (training can be given)

· Aiding the QS with Monthly applications and cash flow forecasts

· Recording Variations and feeding back to the QS providing all supporting information.

· Recording site instructions and client instructions

· Creating and issuing of delay notices and EOT

· Drafting and Issuing RAMS

· Managing company tools and Plant.

If the above sounds like you, please keep reading to find out what we would expect from our Operations Manager as well as what we can offer to you!

The minimum requirements and key character points we are looking for:

 At Least 10 years’ experience Site Manager level within the construction and civils

Main Contractor Experience

You will be required to manage your own workflow which will include attending weekly team meetings both in the office and on sites.

CSCS Card (additional tickets/cards will be advantageous)

UK Driving Licence

The Operations Manager must be willing to travel to sites as per the business demand.

Degree Educated is highly advantageous, but not essential. However, a Construction related qualification, Ideally HNC or B-Tec in Construction or relevant experience will be required.

NVQ 6 or above

SMSTS advantageous, but not essential

SSSTS advantageous, but not essential

Open minded, strong team leader and good work ethic

Positive can do attuite and realistic view on projects.

Punctual & Hard working

Communicate well through all levels of the business.

Strong IT Skills (Word, Excel & Outlook)

Organised

Passion for building.

What we can offer the construction Manager:

· PAYE Competitive Salary of £70,000 upwards Per Annum

· Yearly Pay reviews

· Package allowance – Discussed at interview stage.

· Paid Paternity and Maternity Pay

· 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Paid Christmas Shut Down

· Pension contribution with NEST Pensions

· Online Courses for Professional Development as well as paid training courses to support you within your role

· Heath Care

· Mental Health and Child Days separate from holiday allowance.

PC Groundworks (South East) Limited is a Hybrid Generation company within the construction industry.

The Hybrid Generation charter is a pledge to make positive change through education, safety, and good working practices. Our charter brings together the expertise and knowledge our customers expect, by relating recognised construction standards with the needs of real people. We do this by adopting a strict set of KPI’s with our people and our processes.

To find out more about Poppet please go to our website Poppet Construction or follow us on linkedIn

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience: Management: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person