£30,000-£40,000 per year (dependent on experience) + Company Vehicle + Healthcase + Progression Opportunity

 

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Umberslade’s groundworks division is a specialist sub-contractor that undertakes contracts up to £1.5M in size and carries out all aspects of site clearance, bulk excavation, enabling works, foundations, deep drainage, service installation, surfacing and paving works. It is a preferred supplier to one of the UK’s largest construction companies and prides itself in delivering high-quality, zero-snag work.

 

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This is a wide-ranging and highly responsible role to assist the Groundworks Contracts Manager in overseeing Umberslade’s groundworks operations. The ideal candidate needs experience of groundworks and the knowledge & confidence to coordinate with multiple site managers and work directly with clients and suppliers.

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Duties Include:

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• Liaison with client’s project managers and site managers

• Working closely with Umberslade’s Operations Manager and site teams

• Produce & update project management plans using software applications

• Tracking project financials & preparing invoices

• Preparation of project documentation

• Preparation of team tool box talks

• Procurement of construction materials and plant, managing suppliers & subcontractors

• Management of labour agencies

• Ensuring health and safety compliance; equipment & procedures

 

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Candidate Requirements:

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• Experience working within a similar role - Contract Management, Project Controlling, Commercial Management etc

• Groundworks experience - ideally management/supervision on site

• Client facing experience

• Experience in procurement

• Project and resourcing planning experience, involving software applications

• Passion to drive the growth of the groundworks division

• Strong communicator (verbal & written)

• Adaptable self-starter who can operate independently

• Full driving license