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Site Manager
June 15, 2021 | Comments Off on Site Manager
Site Manager - Electrical & FRA Refurbishment
Location: Lakenham, Norwich
Business Area: Kier Capital Projects - Electrical & FRA works
Contract: Full time hours; Initial Fixed Term Contract until March 2022
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The Capital Projects Team work on refurbishment and new build construction projects across the Blue Light, Health, Education, Retail, Commercial & Residential sectors with values up to £15 million on a national basis. The activities we undertake range from the design and delivery of complex refurbishment and new build projects up to the value of £15m, where we are able to utilise our team's broad skills base, through to small regional projects for valued customers.
Kier Places are currently looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager to join us in Norwich on an occupied residential tower block Electrical & FRA refurbishment, where you will report to the Operations Manager and take responsibility for the management of all site activities on the project. Your role will be key to ensuring projects are safely delivered on time, to the highest quality and to budget whilst achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
As our workload is increasing, we are looking for an individual who has a passion for the project at hand, and securing work, whilst also being able to work as part of a closely knit team that has the opportunity to develop and control its own destiny. We understand this approach is essential to ensure we consistently win work and secure repeat business.
Key Responsibilities
As our Site Manager on this project, you will lead, manage and develop a high performing well-motivated team through effective leadership and communication; you will link in with the wider internal and external teams; and using your operational expertise, you'll ensure risks are identified and mitigated whilst co-ordinating subcontractors and suppliers in a planned and controlled manner.
As a Site Manager your duties will include the day to day running of site where Kier are replacing the lateral electrical mains supply throughout the building, as well as refurbishment of emergency lighting, fire doors, and fire alarms.
What do we need from you?
The ideal Site Manager would you have extensive experience of a similar role within the social housing/decent homes maintenance sector, with good exposure to M&E Projects and Fire Safety Works, however, those with a construction build background will be considered.
You should be qualified or certified in SMSTS, CSCS/ECS Black card, First Aid, and Asbestos Awareness, and you should also have a proven track record of leading and inspiring teams to achievement, excellent communication, organisational and influencing skills.
As a bonus, you should be degree/HND-level qualified in a Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering related subject, and extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques & best practices.
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, click here.
Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy. Join us today as a Site Manager.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.
Closing Date: 15th July 2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Recruitment Agencies - opportunities at Kier are managed by our internal recruitment team. We are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. If there is a specific business need a member of the recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL to ensure all CV's are uploaded onto our portal to be considered. For further information, visit our Careers Help page.