Job details

  • Job ID: WAF/BC/2804/CM
  • Type: Permanent Professional
  • Region: Cheshire
  • Wage: £65,000 to £75,000 per annum Car Allowance, Pension, Health Care
  • Contact: Brian Colton
  • Email: brian.colton@wearefootprint.co.uk
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Key Responsibilities:

  • Site Leadership: Be present on site, manage Site Managers, and ensure labour and teams are performing daily.
  • Programme Control: Own and manage project programmes, including 6-week lookaheads and milestone delivery.
  • Resource Management: Control labour, plant, and materials to avoid delays and inefficiencies.
  • Commercial Oversight: Work closely with QS, manage variations, issue contract notices (NEC/JCT), and protect margins.
  • Reporting: Provide weekly updates on progress, costs, risks, and performance.
  • HSQE Compliance: Ensure safety, quality, and systems are followed on site.

Additional Duties:

  • Chair meetings and liaise with clients and directors.
  • Support pre-construction and estimating.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop site teams.

Requirements:

  • 15+ years in groundworks/civil engineering.
  • Strong NEC/JCT knowledge.
  • Proven delivery of multiple projects end-to-end.
  • Strong organisational and programme management skills.

Key Traits:

  • Delivery-focused and proactive.
  • Strong on-site presence and leadership.
  • Commercially aware and detail oriented.
  • Confident and willing to challenge.

This is a confirmed vacancy with an immediate start.

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