Site Manager

The Role

Here at Fortem Solutions we're recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a new Retrofit team, mostly based in Swanley with another site in Tunbridge Wells.

The Site Manager will work on a full-time basis and will lead the site teams and subcontractors in undertaking the required tasks, be accountable for the management and planning of sub-contract labour and supporting the delivery of a large Retrofit program.

The Company

Fortem Solutions are a nationwide business specialising in the Social Housing sector. We provide Repairs & Maintenance, Retrofit, Capital Works and Decarbonisation workstreams within Local Authorities and Housing Associations.

Duties & Responsibilities

* To lead, assess and be responsible for all electrical works within the kitchen and bathroom maintenance and refurbishment programs

* Ensure that Company Health & Safety Policies and procedures are strictly adhered to and work closely with Health & Safety Managers and Advisors

* Maintain and produce, on request, up-to-date Health & Safety records

* Ensure all Environmental and Waste Management Policies are adhered to

* Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted

* Fully comply with the Company's Customer Satisfaction Policy and Procedures

* Ensure all directly employed personnel work within the required specification and adhere to general Company Policies * Ensure that procedures and controls laid down by the Company are fully implemented by all site personnel

* Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff. Provide training, coaching, appraisal and support as required to improve the performance of directly employed site staff

* Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.

* Organise regular site meetings and pre-plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources

What You Will Need

Essential Criteria:

* Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC)

* SMSTS

* Scaffold inspection

* Role Appropriate CSCS card

* First Aid at work certificate

* Asbestos awareness (duty to manage would be desirable)

* Excellent understanding of building refurbishment works

* Confident and comfortable with engaging, managing, communicating with all levels of supply chain members, from directors/owners, supervisors to operatives on the ground

* Comfortable reviewing & challenging sub-contract RAMS prior to final review from the HSEC team.

* Full UK Driving Licence (6 points max.)

Desirable:

* Experience working on Retrofit programs

* CIOB or Construction related membership

* Knowledge and understanding of ASTA

* Experience of delivering projects for an Affordable housing Client, in particular refurbishment projects

* Knowledge of working with different contracts JCT/NEC

* Quality assurance

* Temporary works knowledge

Benefits

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)

* Eligible for a bonus of up to 10%

* Annual pay reviews

* 26 weeks full pay maternity leave

* 8 weeks full pay paternity leave

* Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms

* Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee

* Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

* Private healthcare and dental care

* Cycle to work scheme

* Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

Who We Are

We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services.

Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon.

Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live.

We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community