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Works Manager
Basingstoke / Slough / Wokingham
£40,000 - £45,000 plus vehicle
The successful Works Manager will be joining a strong team (both office & field based) in a successful & developing business. Initially dealing with subsidence related projects (mainly residential) as well as having the opportunity to learn and develop skills to take on a variety of other projects in the future.
This role will suit someone who has experience in overseeing subsidence works projects and so understands the insurance industry. Ideally having managed on-site teams who are dealing with subsidence repairs (underpinning, piling, ground stabilisation etc.) and reinstatement works. You will need to have experience in the day-to-day hands-on management of multiple projects and be prepared to travel as required.
There are genuine opportunities to progress in the business and to train to work in other divisions to gain additional experience in civils, structural repairs and strengthening projects.
Works Manager job role and responsibilities
Manage a case load of residential/sub-structure subsidence related works projects
Manage direct trades and sub-contractors
- Ensure Health & Safety / CDM compliance & carry out site audits
- Identify new contractors and trades for addition to the team as required
- Liaising with clients
- Dealing with variations as they arise
What skills/experience will you need?
Experience dealing with sub-structure damage to properties and managing subsidence related repair works
Working knowledge of; CDM
SMSTS (or open to gaining this)
Ideally; a building/technical related qualification such as an HNC or Building Surveying Degree (this is not essential).
You will need strong customer service, communication & organisational skills, be IT literate and have a full UK driving licence.
Additional Information
In addition to the salary (around £40-45k depending upon experience), the company provides a pension, company vehicle, private medical, life cover etc.
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