Website Deeside Timberframe
A leading timber frame company in the UK, Deeside Timberframe combines tradition, technology, and a personal touch to deliver precision-engineered, environmentally friendly timber frame buildings.
Deeside Timberframe’s client base consists of housebuilders, housing associations, construction firms and self-build customers with a combination of supply only, supply and erect and full kit packages. Existing business activity has been largely within Scotland whilst more latterly serving an emerging market in England and Wales. Due to continued growth and business investment, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team and help grow our business in England.
Working from our office in Warrington and on sites predominantly in Northwest England, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the delivery and erection of timber-frame projects. You will play a key role in growing the business in this area.
Primary responsibilities:
- Management of health and safety on sites. Support will also be provided by Group HSQE resource.
- Programming of timber frame erect projects. Provide updates and monitor progress.
- Regular liaison with the line manager / director, design, procurement, surveying, and estimating staff on issues as necessary.
- Assist line manager / director in the allocation of site supervision.
- Provide holiday and absence cover for supervisors where required.
- Help develop and grow a team in England.
- Management of subcontractors on site
- Co-ordination of materials being delivered to site. This may include roughing materials, finishing materials, and window installation.
- Attend pre-award, pre-start, and site progress meetings.
- Attend DTL internal management meetings and project specific meetings.
- Ensure quality of build and erect procedures.
- Contribute and assist with any growth plans and future developments of the business.
Skills and experience required:
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of health and safety legislation.
- Excellent knowledge of timber-frame construction methods, and supervisory experience within timber-frame construction.
- Leadership qualities: ability to lead and manage a team.
- Programming and planning, experience with Asta Powerproject preferred.
Qualifications:
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- Appointed Person: Lifting Operations (preferred)