Job Description

The Company:

Dodd Group was formed in 1947 in Shropshire and has remained a privately owned family business ever since. With an unrivalled reputation within the building services sector, we offer a comprehensive electrical and mechanical design, installation and maintenance service across many sectors.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Area Manager to join our Defence Service offering in our South Region.

Reporting into the Regional Manager, the Area Manager role, covering four MoD sites across Plymouth and Torpoint, along with several satellite sites, will be responsible for the management of operational staff and contractual compliance for all operational activities across the designated area.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensuring outputs for core contract services and additional works are delivered in line with contractual requirements

Liaising with client key stakeholders

Direct management responsibility for operational activities on defined MOD sites within their area

Implementing and delivering continuous improvement initiatives, reduction of sub-contract spend and increased self-delivery

Responsible for managing HR aspects including appraisals and development for operational teams

Ensuring site-based activities comply with health and safety legislation, method statements and risk assessments

Reporting to the Regional Manager on core site performance versus KPIs and implementing any necessary corrective action

Desired Technical Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum Level 5 NVQ or equivalent work experience in a management and/or technical discipline

Previous management experience within a facilities management environment across multiple sites

Completed or willing to undertake IOSH Managing Safely and management development qualifications

Dodd Group are looking for an Area Manager with:

Ability to manage, programme and monitor core activities against contractual requirements, budget and ensuring KPIs are achieved

Ability to communicate work tasks and win the commitment of others to achieve high levels of operational performance

Ability to demonstrate strong commercial awareness by understanding strategic/operational needs of the business and key drivers

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to challenge and have direct conversations where needed & effectively manage and motivate

Competent in the use of MS Office applications, SharePoint and CAFM information systems

Experience analysing data, understanding the outcomes and using the information to make key business decisions

In return we offer:

A competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with experience including 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) / private health cover / life cover / pension / car allowance & fuel card. We also offer a structured progression route supported with continued training and development.

Dodd Group are proud to be a Forces Friendly and Equal Opportunities employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company car Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person