Job Description

Working here isn't just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

About the role...

We have been awarded a major multi-million-pound design and build framework agreement with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) as part of NWG's Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) 3.6 billion investment programme. As we embark on this exciting 12-year design and build framework, we are looking for a Site Manager to join our Operations Team.

You will be responsible for site operations, directing and organising site activities to ensure that planned work is delivered safely and on time.

This is a full-time permanent role, based in Durham in the North East. Please note: a full driving licence is a pre-requisite for this role.

What will your day look like...

Ensuring projects are delivered within budget, to programme and safely. Ensuring a suitably competent workforce (including subcontractors) is in place to complete all site activities Undertaking site audits and inspections to ensure Health and Safety compliance with relevant legislation. Performing quality checks in-line with contract specification and contract statement of requirements, maintaining accurate records of site resources, materials and plant. Producing daily resource sheets, weekly plant returns, weekly materials returns and subcontract performance reports. Demonstrating excellent stakeholder management; working with customers, clients, local authorities and third parties in relation to past, present or future works.

About you...

You will use your excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, using your initiative to make sound judgements and decisions. You will be skilled in conflict resolution, problem solving and effective negotiation. You may also have coaching experience and the ability to lead and nurture a team.

You will have a strong understanding of programme delivery processes, a working knowledge of the NEC form of contract along with good knowledge of construction techniques associated with responsible programmes of work. You will also have a good understanding of applicable construction legislation, including HSEQ. You will be able to demonstrate your experience of managing medium - heavy civils projects with complex temporary works installations.

Good IT skills are necessary for this role with the ability to manage a budget and focus on high quality and control of costs. Your commercial awareness and understanding of basic business finance will be useful in this role.

You will also hold the following qualifications:

HNC or above qualified (preferably in an engineering discipline) Preferably Chartered Status but not essential SMSTS Temporary works supervisor CSCS or SHEA First Aid LOLER Appointed persons. CDM awareness Confined Space (Medium Risk)

What's in it for you...

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that's not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

24 days holiday plus bank holidays Car allowance/company car Company pension scheme Life assurance Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About us...

We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water

We are an equal opportunities employer.....

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we're making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next...

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.

If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.