Construction Manager

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Construction Manager

Wakefield

We require a Construction Manager to join our team in Wakefield. As a Construction Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all site civil construction activities and be involved in reviewing tender returns.

Your New Job

Principal Accountabilities:

• Appointed person for all lifting operations
• Temporary Works Co-Ordinator
• Ensure all civil construction activities on site are compliant to current legislation and ACoPs.
• Liaise with Estimating team for input on tenders
• Advise Project Managers on all construction activities
• Advise on all ITP's and ITR's relating to civil activities.
• Ensure the appropriate permits are being issued.
• Input into durations and sequencing for project programmes
• Reviewing and commenting on suppliers tender returns.
• Advising Project Managers on Civil contractors RAMS and occasionally reviewing RAMS.
• Undertake leadership tours on projects and complete the necessary forms.

Required Qualifications & Professional Membership(s):

• AP 61 CPCS appointed person (Desirable)
• Temporary Works Co-Ordinator
• SMSTS
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management
• IPAF (Desirable)
• PASMA (Desirable)
• CISRS Scaffold Awareness
• Managers CSCS black card

Knowledge & Experience:

• Has experience as a Temporary works co- Ordinator (Desirable)
• Minimum of 10 years' experience within the construction industry, with a minimum of 2-3 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Familiarity with safety audits, risk assessments and implementing safety protocols
• Ability to track expenses, prevent cost overruns and make cost - effective decisions while maintaining quality and safety.
• Acting as appointed person for lifting operations.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Good communicator
• Time management
• Analytical thinking
• Current clean driving licence
• Good customer skills
• Be able to uses the basic Microsoft packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.

Safety: Uncompromising in our commitment to drive outstanding health, safety and environmental performance.

When undertaking their role, our employees commit to:

• Demonstrate high standards and drive a positive safety culture of mutual trust, openness and confidence
• Ensure their teams have the knowledge, equipment and training to undertake your work safely
• Communicate health and safety matters to their teams and implement health and safety action plans
• Act effectively and speedily to any reports of risks or hazards that have the potential to cause harm
• Report any accidents, near misses and incidents in a timely manner and ensure a timely investigation process
• Actively promote safe working behaviours and safe thinking in all work activities
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards, rules and procedures
• Coach and develop their team members to improve safety

Service: We are committed to delivering outstanding customer service every job, every day.

Customer Focus:

• Championing 'The Ipsum Way' Guiding Principles
• Always do the right thing and never compromise on safety
• Always take ownership and have real pride in what you do
• Never ignore a problem - if we get it wrong, we will always fix it
• Always clarify and never make assumptions
• Always keep everyone informed at all times
• Always check with the customer that the job has gone well
• Above all else, make sure the customer knows and feels you are entirely trustworthy, knowledgeable, and really care.

Your New Company

The UK's utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. We are looking for someone passionate about the industry and supporting our teams in delivering essential services 24/7/365, making a real difference to local people and communities.

At Ipsum, we are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing and ambitious business, we offer opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to help you progress in your career. Our investment in our people enhances our expertise and flexibility, enabling us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers

Our Benefits

We value our people and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

• Career Development: Professional qualifications and accreditation
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits:
• Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support and access to counselling
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP
• Occupational Health support
• Tax-Efficient Benefits via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice):
• Cycle to Work
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme: Discounts on hundreds of retailers, including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships, and more
• Social Committees: Established local social committees with a calendar of regular social events
• Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible Working
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference through local community projects and initiatives

Ipsum is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Please review our Privacy Policy Privacy Policy - Ipsum before applying to this advert to know more about how we store and manage your personal data under GDPR regulations

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