site manager Chippenham, South West England, England
Job description
Are you an experienced Supervisor looking for a new challenge? If so, we have an opportunity to work across a number of sites throughout the South West region.
The opportunity
Our Supervisors provide a vital link in the management of our sites by ensuring that all construction activities on site are carried out efficiently and safely.
As a Supervisor, you will report to the Construction Manager and will be responsible for supervising and directing Wessex Water staff and sub-contractors, maintaining site health and safety, and making sure that environmental, quality and commercial procedures are followed.
Additional responsibilities include:
- you will be contributing to the daily planning of the work with our Scheduling team
- managing resources and working with subcontractors to improve methods of work on site
- delivering toolbox talks or other training activities
- liaising with suppliers and members of the public
- ensuring that work is carried out within budget while maintaining the high-quality product we are known for.
What do I need?
We’re looking for someone with a positive and can-do attitude who has great management and communication skills to get the best out of the whole site team.
We are looking for a team player who has a passion for customer service and has the ability to lead, direct and coach a team, as well as planning and organising your own time, tasks and duties effectively.
You will need to possess good IT skills, as the role involves using our online systems for management, procurement and finance.
In addition, we are looking for:
- relevant repair and maintenance experience
- the ability to develop ideas which will improve performance and influence Senior Managers in decision making
- the ability to manage contractors
- the ability to deal with the poor performance of direct reports
- Supervisor Streetworks (NRSWA) training
- SMSTS experience
- experience as a temporary works coordinator
- CDM awareness.
Benefits for you
- Pension – up to 20% combined contribution
- 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service
- Opportunity to buy and sell up to five days’ holiday
- Health benefits package
- Life assurance (up to four times your salary)
- Electric vehicle salary exchange
- Flexible working
- Cashback and discounts from over 1,200 retailers
- Paid volunteering day
- Enhanced family leave
- Interactive health and wellbeing platform
- Support from mental health first aiders
- £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us
What will you get from us?
Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, and they stay with us! We are proud of how we support development and career progression. We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing and flexible working.
We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants.
We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to assist you in starting your journey with Wessex Water.
If you have what it takes to join this award-winning business and want to be part of our exciting journey and share in that success, then please get in contact with us to find out more.
Sound interesting?
