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Fit Out Manager
July 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Fit Out Manager
We are looking for candidates that have worked themselves up from a trade background and then into management. You will need to have time spent as a manager ideally for a Tier 1/Main Contractor/Large Subcontractor.
Main Purpose:
To achieve fit-out of the building in accordance with the fitout programme:
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Programme management
Follow the fit-out sequence organising labour and materials to deliver in accordance with the fitout programme Resolve day to day issues on site in a timely amicable and efficient manner to ensure the programme is maintained. Plan works accordingly to tie in line with the programme and drive labour force to work at maximum capacity while onsite
Coordinate works on a daily basis with the other Ardmore site managers to ensure that programme is being adhered to works take place efficiency and effectively resources are shared and materials are ordered on time. Maintain programme and write to contractors and subcontractors when they are failing, always coying the Project Manager, Design Manager and Quantity Surveyor in all emails. It is your responsibility to ensure your subcontractor performs and continues to meet programme.
Materials management and coordination
Complete material take-offs in accordance with the fit-out programme. This includes dry-lining, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, sanitary ware, tiling & paint Identify long lead in items, and place order accurately and on-time
When ordering materials, consult with your team members (peers) and try to order in bulk to ensure the buying department can buy efficiently Follow up on materials that have not been delivered to site to ensure they are delivered promptly.
Manage the subcontractors time effectively knowing when and where materials are needed. Assign landing areas for materials for the sub-contractors and ensure that the landing areas are kept clean and tidy. Landing areas must have an agreed land to clear time so that the sub-contractors are aware when the landing area must be freed up for the next subcontractors materials. Coordinate with fellow managers to ensure landing times and clearing time are agreed.
Subcontractors management
Where relevant, review subcontractor contracts to ensure they meet the requirements of their appointment in Part 1 and Part 2. Ensure subcontractors have a manger who is competent and who understands the drawings and specification.
Ensure sufficient labour resources are on-site to complete the works while not straining labour forecast. Motivate and encourage labour to work efficiently throughout the day
Site meetings
Attend site meetings when required and organise formal meetings with the subcontractors, your peers, engineers on a weekly basis to ensure works are programmed appropriately and in line with the overall site wide programme.
Be prepared for weekly progress meetings with the Project Manager updating the programme accordingly and have a list of issues, actions and solutions for review
Health and safety
Induct your sub-contractor staff as required and ensure that they have all the required certification, PPE gear, tools and equipment to carry out their works safely. Ensure that your sub-contractors have the correct permits to work, use equipment, etc.
Ensure that tool box talks and task briefs are carried out. You will regularly give tool box talks on issues which you find as unsafe practices or poor workmanship to your staff / subcontractors.
Where safety alerts are issued by ACL or relevant authorities, you will advise your subcontractors / staff and provide the necessary info tool box talks necessary. Produce project specific method statements and risk assessments and ensure compliance for your staff, sub-contractors, etc.
Quality management
Check the skills of the labour tradespeople to ensure quality workmanship and sign off on the works prior to the subcontractor leaving site.
Ensure that work is built in accordance with the latest specs and construction issue drawings. Snag units on a daily basis and issue snag & QA sheets to the relevant subcontractor on a daily basis. Ensure you inspect and sign off works before they are protected by subbies and photograph any damages, emailing the subcontractor highlighting the damage.
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Required*
- NVQ Level 6 in Construction management or equivalent
- CSCS black card management level
- SMSTS
- NHBC Standards
- Building Regulations including Part B
Desirable
- BREEAM
- First Aid At Work
- 4 Projects
- Field view QA
- JCT Contract awareness
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Required*
- Trade background and at least 2 years experience in a similar position with a main contractor
- Ability to use 4 Projects and read/ communicate drawing
- Ability to use Field view
- Ability to meet deadlines delivers projects on time
- Excellent computer skills MS Office
Our benefits:
- Generous Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme
- 3 Days special Leave you can use if your boiler breaks down, childminder cancelled or you have something important to do
- Day off on your Birthday
- Single Medical Cover (Most pre-existing conditions are covered)
- Generous amount of holidays, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 30 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service)
- Sick leave fully paid, up to 20 days (dependant on Length of service)
- A good pension scheme to help you for when you retire
- Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary)
- We pay your Professional membership fees that are relevant to your role
- Support with your professional growth and Learning
- Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500
- The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms
- Employee Assistance Programme - Offering counselling and emotional support for you and your family, 24hours a day, 7 days a week.