Project Manager

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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Northern Home Counties Division is looking to recruit a Project Manager to join the Division’s Construction team. The development we are recruiting for is located in Water Eaton, Oxford.

The Role

The role of Project Manager, reports to the Construction Director and is responsible for the required standards of health and safety, protection of works, presentation and the quality of our houses whilst ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times and maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales. 

Principal accountabilities of the Construction Project Manager’s role include:

Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets

Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too

Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance

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

Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time

Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services)

Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested

Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records

Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Experience of working as a Senior Site Manager or Construction Project Manager with a high volume residential house builder

Experience of effectively managing teams

Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation

Qualifications and Training

GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)

Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent).

Valid SMSTS certificate

Valid First Aid certificate

Construction Management – HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable

Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable

Valid LOLER certificate is desirable

Skills and Aptitude

Effective communication and listening skills

Good administration skills

Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work on own as well as part of a team

Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked

Working outside in all weathers

Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office

In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Optional salary sacrifice car scheme

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.