Description

The Company 

You will join a growing Independent Connections Provider in the North West. This company  has an ever-increasing number of multi utility projects to design for industrial and commercial developments across the whole of the North West, North Midlands, and Yorkshire; meaning that there are many projects within your role. 

The Role

You will undertake and manage Multi Utility projects, ensuring delivery and achievement of outcomes in accordance with the requirements, standards and targets set out by the client. You will work collaboratively with the client, internal staff, operatives, sub-contractors and other professionals to support this process. You will also be responsible for all aspects of health and safety, quality and environmental assurance, contract administration, cost control, planning, communication and people management.

Responsibilities 

• Fully accountable for Health & Safety on each site;
• Ensure that Audits and TBTs are carried out every month;
• Ensuring the teams adhere to company policies when completing projects; 
• Ensuring all incidents are reported immediately with written reports carried out within 24 hours of the incident occurring, ensuring any disciplinary action is taken in conjunction with HR, where necessary;
• Office drawings to be kept up to date and always live;
• Efficient Planning, management and co-ordination of all utility work on each scheme from start to finish including design handovers, pre-start meetings, onsite/offsite mains laying, Streetworks notices and permits, commissioning of all utilities, plot connections, walk offs, and communication with the client throughout;
• All pre-sites should be documented and uploaded onto the system;
• To always provide an excellent service to all our clients with clear and concise communication.
• Management of MU operatives and subcontractors to maximise efficiencies and drive production whilst ensuring that operatives work their contractual hours;
• Performance manage teams and carry out appraisals when required;
• Fully responsible for ensuring the correct plant & equipment is ordered for the job on time with no delays ensuring that the security of the plant & equipment is always safe and secure;
• Ensure that all sites are adequately signed with company image and Apology boards are used when working on the highway, keeping on top of housekeeping onsite and clearing sites of all debris;

Requirements 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working within the MU industry;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role;
• CITB SMSTS Site Manager Safety Training Scheme;
• NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor;
• EUSR or SHEA Passport;
• EUSR SCMC(W) Senior Competent Person;
• Full clean driving licence;
• First Aid Training 3 Day;
• Good working knowledge of the utility industry and of all relevant trade disciplines;
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products / internet and email;
• A good understanding of safe working practices / basic H&S requirements;
• Leadership, planning and organisational qualities;
• Ability to compare actual works with contract drawings;
• Problem solver – can apply a range of analytical techniques to understand complex information issues;
• A strong communicator with well-developed written and verbal communication skills;

Benefits 

• Up to £45,000 salary;
• Car or car allowance.

Next Steps

Apply for this position by contacting us on the details provided or by uploading your CV here