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Our client is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Works Manager.
Due to the site being a high Security Military Navy base, additional security checks will need to be made - BPSS/SC level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU & NATO member passports can be considered for this role.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Responsibilities
As a Works Manager, you'll be working within the Nuclear Major Projects team, supporting them in delivering the redevelopment project at Devonport Dockyard Naval Base
Your day to day will include:
* Ensuring site works are planned, coordinated, and undertaken in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner in accordance with the relevant project plans, design drawings, specification, and the programme.
* Controlling the short and medium-term programmes to ensure timely and economical completion.
* Supporting the Project Manager/Agent in defining the efficient and effective planning of the works (methodology) and plant and labour resources.
* Supporting the General Foreman to work safely in accordance with assessed construction risks and adherence with the control measures defined in Work Package Plans and Task Briefs.
* Managing the General Foreman, Foreman, Site Supervisors, and other assigned resources
What are we looking for?
This role of Works Manager is great for you if:
* HNC (Construction related) or Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management.
* Gold Supervisors or Black Managers Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
* Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .
Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance / Counter Terrorism Check (CTC), which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks