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Graduate Site Manager

We would like to receive CVs from candidates living in the proximity of Hampshire. Please specify your postcode on the application.

Head Office address: JR Baker Construction, Unit 2 Acorn Business Park, Southampton, SO14 0JY

Remuneration: Competitive rates of pay available subject to candidates experience and skill set. Rate of pay will increase following satisfactory performance.

Working hours: 07:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday (Full time position)

Details:

JR Baker Construction are a forward-thinking construction business with a passion for quality and innovation. We are a local building contractors based in Southampton, Hampshire and offer end-to-end construction management that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing and on-site organisation. We specialise in carpentry, joinery, brickwork, extensions, new builds, refurbishments, remodelling, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, 1st and 2nd fix timber construction and general building.

Due to continued growth and investment, we are looking to appoint a Graduate Construction Site Manager to strengthen our site management team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has some onsite and quality management experience. Further training will be provided in order to progress key skills.

The role also has excellent progression opportunities within JR Baker Construction.

The suitable candidate will be responsible to the Senior Contracts Manager for the management support of site related matters. The site office is a very busy environment, you will receive a large amount of training, which will be a mixture of shadowing and on the job training.

The role will require the motivation and determination to become part of a team achieving our company goals and providing our customers with an ongoing level of service that they have come to expect from JR Baker Construction.

The role’s purpose is to;

• assist Construction/Site Manager with their duties and any ad-hoc tasks that may arise
• Booking of site visits/inductions/deliveries etc.
• Liaising with site supervisors
• Liaising with Principal contractors
• Preparing and Collating documents
• General administration
• Attend progress and other meetings as necessary/directed
• Take responsibility for JR Baker Construction sub-contractors as requested by the Contracts/Site Manager
• Manage the issues of accuracy, quality and aesthetics
• Carry out physical tasks to assist in the completion of the works
• Communicate with Key Personnel both inside and outside

The candidate;

• Will have a construction related degree, with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience, and an ambition to progress in this field.
• Will hold current CSCS card, and preferably have SMSTS and First Aid qualifications.
• Will have an understanding of the legal responsibilities, welfare and environmental issues as well as occupational health and behavioural safety issues
• Must be organised and able to analyse high volume of information including drawings and other contract documents
• Will be responsive and proactive
• Will be committed and flexible
• Will have good administrative, organisational skills and be computer literate.
• Will have a positive and proactive attitude
• Will have excellent time management skills
• Will be able to prioritise tasks and think on their feet with a methodical approach
• Will have excellent attention to detail
• . Will have ability to commute; own transport essential

Please apply by submitting your CV via this website only if you are meeting the above criteria.

Incoming CV’s will be screened and contacted for a telephone interview. Following successful telephone interview applicants will be offered a formal interview. Immediate start will be available thereafter for the successful candidate.