Farrans Recruitment Team
Works Manager
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Works Manager
As one of our Works Managers, you’ll deliver multi-disciplined work aligned with Farrans strategies in logistics, production, design, assembly, SHEQ, reporting, and digital creation.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the coordination of a section of works on a larger project or entire medium-sized project or several smaller projects.
- Ensure communication between all parts of the operation team, including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental team, and client’s team.
- Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training requirements, review the performance of the workforce, and ensure delivery of briefings.
- Provide, monitor, and control labor, plant, and materials to meet the programme.
- Manage sub-contractors and direct workforce.
- Ensure a high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification requirements ‘first time’ and minimize rework.
- Assist the engineering team with working methods and outputs for the production of method statements and programme.
- Ensure accurate, legible, and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams.
- Ensure all records, for example inspections, works permits, and briefings, are up to date and in place.
- Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections.
- Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client/designer/RE/project team.
- Ad hoc duties as the job requires.
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Qualifications
- CSCS gold card as a minimum with SSSTS as preferable qualifications.
- To be considered for this role, you’ll be a proven collaborative leader who is experienced in leading and delivering large-scale projects of work, including water infrastructure or large-scale linear projects.
- Experienced in leading multi-contractor and multi-disciplined teams to deliver a common goal to an industry-leading standard, you’ll be a savvy stakeholder manager by using an agile and personable approach to keep the required groups up-to-date and engaged in key projects.
- Ability to review information, consult with relevant persons and organizations to make agile decisions.
- Can demonstrate the ability to outperform against a tight budget through effective programme development, risk and opportunity management, and use of production and innovation.
- Experience in stakeholder management, including customers, client, site operators, landowners, and utility companies.
About Farrans
Here at Farrans, we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion, and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.
The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.
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Our culture is one of transparency, equality, and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops, and access to support is provided.
Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Benefits
When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas, and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.
Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.
Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects, as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.
We understand the importance of work-life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.
We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.
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