Project Supervisor - Barrow in Furness, United Kingdom - Unify

Description

Unify HQ are delighted to be recruiting for a Project Supervisor to join a global FM contractor in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Hours:
Monday to Friday 40 hours per week


Company benefits:
* 25 days holiday + Bank holidays

• Private Healthcare after 6 months service
• Company sick pay

Job Purpose:

The driver for developing contract value optimisation, tracking divisional performance of the services business, will continue to develop and implement a consistent commercial framework for the projects business and develop/adapt and implement a proactive approach to risk management reducing risk to as low as reasonably practical.

The role will include leading the assessment and delivery of projects in line with Group policies and procedures


Duties / Responsibilities:

• Liaison with commercial / technical / operational management in order to develop contractor lists and develop new business prospects.
• In conjunction with the Contracts Manager, prepare annual business plans identifying opportunities and development of the small project's operations.
• Preparation of programmes, method statements and risk assessments.
• Procure labour / materials and sub-contractors in accordance with buying procedures ensuring waste and costs are minimised.
• Liaise with Management to keep them informed of contract progress and issues that may affect the running of the contract.
• Based upon current and projected project activity as identified in the annual business plan, develop an in house cost effective and multi skilled team of Technicians appropriately to the needs of the project business.
• Management and close supervision of Staff and sub-contractors.
• Knowledgeable and up to date in matters relating to Health and Safety and statutory requirements including CDM Regulations and ensure compliant at all times.
• Maintain accurate project administration files and costs (financial records).
• Preparation of a monthly report for the Contracts Manager detailing project activities.
• Attendance at monthly internal meetings.
• Provide operational support as necessary to other parts of business.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested.
• Support Statutory and Unplanned Outages by completing a reasonable amount of paid overtime, including weekends. This may temporarily involve duties different to your normal role

Person Specification:

• Educated to HNC / HND Standard (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in similar role
• Knowledge of key operational management disciplines, e.g. quality control, work planning methods
• Capable of managing a portfolio in excess of £500k per annum
• IT literacy (word processing, spreadsheets and project management tools)
• Valid full driving licence, desirable clean
• Good sound knowledge and understanding with commercial and contractual issues