Experienced Construction Site Manager
Rebuilding the Montgomery Canal
Oswestry, Shropshire

Part-time building up to Full-time
£35k - 40k negotiable
Suit someone nearing retirement

This is a 12 months' highway bridge construction contract starting late in 2021 to manage the day to day activities of the project. After an initial part-time period being briefed on the design, programme, preparing the preconstruction paperwork and familiarisation, the main site works will start mid-March 2022 and are scheduled to take 7 months.
The workforce will comprise a mix of experienced sub-contractors
and skilled and canal restoration volunteers.

Role Requirements

• Applicants should be experienced in RC construction and familiar with installing precast concrete units, gabions and reinforced earthworks.
• Knowledge of the Highways Works Specification will be an advantage together with the ability to co-ordinate and liaise with the Local Authority
• You will naturally be conversant with current CDM and H&S legislation and competent in preparing RAMS.

Role Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and reporting on progress to staff and the public
• Liaising with the County Highways officers and consultants as necessary
• Buying materials for each phase of the project
• Monitoring build costs and project progress
• Conducting quality and safety inspections
• Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project
• Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
• Maintaining quality control procedures
• Finding ways to prevent problems and to solve any that crop up
• Assessing and minimising risk
• Writing reports and keeping on top of paperwork