production manager Brentwood, England
Job description
What you will do:
Health & Safety
Assist the Production Director in the following activities:
Ensure the Pre Start Health & Safety Plan is fully developed prior to site start, in accordance with the Health & Safety Executive Directive
Ensure the required registers and Site Specific Environmental Action Plan (SSEAP) is produced in accordance with Company Guidelines
Ensure that the Taylor Wimpey Health & Safety Procedures Manual is complied with at all times
Ensure that in the event that the Taylor Wimpey Policy is revised, that all Management are aware of this and that they amend their Working Practices as necessary
Interview Consultants, Sub Contractors and Suppliers, to ensure they are competent, prior to commencing work for Taylor Wimpey
Liaise with Taylor Wimpey Safety Consultants and the TW Safety Director, to ensure that monthly safety inspection reports are actioned
Undertake detailed safety inspections with Site Managers during site visits
Ensure all Site Staff receive the requisite Health & Safety Training, in accordance with the Company’s Training Matrix.
Pre-Production
Assist the Production Director to appraise the project buildability, in conjunction with the Development Department and produce a Construction Programme.
Attend Pre Planning; Pre Tender; and Pre Start Meetings, to ensure all necessary construction issues are addressed, prior to commencement on site.
Management of construction process
Issue the agreed Build Programme and Build Direction to Site Managers
Review the Health & Safety Plan submitted by the Site Manager and ensure it is maintained
Review Site Managers’ Weekly Progress and Status Reports and liaise with other Department Heads to resolve any delays or issues identified
Ensure Site Managers correctly plans and programmes his Sub Contractors and Materials Suppliers, to maintain the Build Programme.
Ensure that a culture exists within the Site Construction Team, which guarantees that the required quality of the build process is achieved
Liaise weekly with the Sales Team to review sales and production progress on a site by site basis
Undertake regular visits to site, in order to review progress and adherence to Company and HSE Procedures and Requirements.
Review Sub Contract and Materials Suppliers performance, reporting continual problems and defects to the Technical Department
Manage the completion of developments, including ensuring all roads, sewers and public open space adoptions are carried out in a timely manner
Cost Control
Liaise with the Technical and Design Departments to consider cost effective construction processes at both the design and construction phases
Investigate exceptional cost excesses and take appropriate remedial action
Liaise with Sub Contractors and Suppliers, in conjunction with the Technical & Commercial Departments, to reduce costs, whilst maintaining quality and customer satisfaction levels
Review the Build Programme in conjunction with the Sales and Marketing Director, to ensure work in progress levels do not exceed targets established at site start
Ensure the Taylor Wimpey Waste Management Policy is enforced
Regularly review Sub Contractor applications for payment, and other cost issues, with the Commercial Team.
Customer Care
Instil within the Site Management Team a culture which encourages continuous improvement
Monitor all Customer Satisfaction Surveys and Summary Reports, to ensure that trends are recognised and the appropriate action taken to improve performance
Resolve any disputes that may arise, to the satisfaction of the purchaser, whilst maintaining financial and commercial controls
Monitor the application of the Customer Care Procedures, in order to ensure customer satisfaction.
Personnel
Undertake annual Performance Appraisals
Identify and action appropriate training and development opportunities, to develop skills and knowledge of Staff
Manage performance and disciplinary issues in accordance with Company Procedures
Plan and manage manning levels, including the recruitment of appropriately qualified and experienced personnel.
What you will have:
Extensive Production/Construction management experience is essential, with a detailed knowledge of the building and construction trade - CCSCS card (Site Management)
NVQ Residential Construction Senior Site Management L7
A natural and engaging management and communication style, demonstrating a passion and excellence for developing trusting, sustainable and robust relationships both internally and externally
The ability to plan and make decisions, take accountability for and can justify decisions, ensuring teams deliver on those decisions
Individuals seeking employments at Taylor Wimpey should know that we foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity positively which creates a better workplace and delivers stronger outcomes. We commit to treating all our job applicants and employees fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic. If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Checks and eligibility to work:
To be successful in this role you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK and hold a full UK drivers licence.
If you are successful at interview and the Company considers making an offer of employment, you may be asked to give your consent to the following pre-employment check[s] being undertaken by our third-party provider, Experian (or any other appropriate third-party provider that the Company chooses to engage).
The type of checks made will depend on the role in question but may include any or all the following
Criminal records (DBS);
Credit reference
DVLA
The purpose of such checks will be to assess your suitability for the role. If it subsequently transpires that you have given incorrect, false or misleading information, your application will not be taken further.
What we will offer you:
Taylor Wimpey is a FTSE 100 business and one of the largest residential developers in the UK, building new homes and communities across England, Scotland and Wales. We are passionate about building new homes and communities with a focus on sustainability.
Our people are important to us and we want to make sure that we reward and recognise all the great work that they do. Our employees enjoy many standard benefits including access to the Taylor Wimpey House purchase discount scheme, pension (including company contributions), quality health cover, share save schemes as well as many flexible benefits such as buying additional holiday days, retails discounts, free Bupa health assessments and so much more. Our benefits work perfectly with our culture where you feel valued as a member of a successful team.
We offer industry leading subsidised professional training and development, which support our employees to excel and fulfil their career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. This in turn drives a strong succession of high performing customer centric leaders, really putting customers at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies, skills and experiences that each person brings to the company.
Production is the backbone of our build process. We build over 10,000 homes a year. Consistency in quality of build, safety standards and communication with our customers are all key components to a successful production team. We look for people who have the skills to manage projects effectively, build strong relationships with contractors and all trades on site
The Production Manager will be responsible for the management and control of a number of developments within the Business Unit, in order to achieve high standards of construction quality in a controlled cost environment, contributing to the Region’s profitability. They will be required to meet planned objectives and maintain high standards of health and safety at all times whilst liaising with other Department Heads to ensure budgeted objectives are met with a commitment to build and motivate a team and continued staff development.
