Site Installation Manager

Job Description

David Phillips FF&E is a specialist contracting business actively engaged in the PBSA. BTR and Later Living markets and has been trading for over 10 years. The core team comprises sales, design, estimating, procurement and project / site management personnel, with installation services provided via a select group of third-party contractors who have worked on behalf of the business for many years www.davidphillips.com

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Site Installation Manager to proactively build and maintain relationships within the Residential Property Sector. David Phillips currently provides furnishing services across the whole sector, working with Estate Agents, Letting Agents, Property Managers, Developers both National and Regional, Purpose-built Accommodation Providers and HMO Landlords. Services that we provide can vary from a large-scale project, delivering multiple units of furniture over a scheme of works, to one off items being ordered when needed to replace existing furniture. These services range from £100’s to £100,000’s in value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the key point of customer contact at site
• Attend site progress meetings as required
• Perform pre-delivery survey checks and record dates of access to works
• Publish weekly site diaries
• Management of inspection / sign-off / handover process using R-Drive
• Record supply partner delivery performance
• Oversee the procurement of tools / equipment required for the works
• Monitor sub-contractor / agency labour performance vs programme
• Monitor inventory and manage delivery / distribution logistics
• H&S management including competency vetting of site operatives
• Prepare RAMS, plus attend DABS and site H&S meetings as required
• Delivery of toolbox talks, and arranging H&S visits as needed
• Recording and reporting of sub-contract / agency labour site hours
• Maintain reporting lines with Contracts Manager (and Operations Manager)

Key Metrics:

• Personal attendance at site during core hours
• Overall programme control
• Financial control of site resource
• Quality control
• Safety performance

Competencies:

• Ability to act as a role model
• Pro-active mindset
• Oral and written communication
• Understanding technical drawings
• Attention to detail
• Project planning
• Commercial awareness
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Problem solving and decision making
• Results focused
• Record keeping
• Flexibility
• Ownership
• Time management
• Proficient in MS Office
• Compulsion for closure

Qualification & Experience:

· Essential

• Knowledge of specialist contracting in construction
• Minimum HNC / HND in relevant field
• Minimum SSSTS accreditation
• Valid CSCS accreditation (ie. Gold or Black)
• Experience of managing customer relations
• Proven leadership and management skills in site installation projects
• Supervisory experience in a construction or installation environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under pressure

_ Desirable_

• Managing construction resources
• Knowledge of FF&E, plus awareness of other trades including MEP
• Exposure to project management software tools
• Knowledge of construction contracts
• Relevant first aid qualification
• Relevant manual handling qualification

What will you get:

• Employee discounts platform
• Discounted gym memberships
• Life assurance policy
• Health cash plan
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Cycle to work scheme
• SMART Pension scheme
• Employee assistance program
• 2 paid volunteer days
• Staff discount on David Phillips Furniture.

David Phillips is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at David Phillips allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

David Phillips does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. we shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Site Installation Manager: 1 year (required)
• FF&E: 1 year (required)
• Construction: 1 year (required)
• Customer relationship management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• CSCS (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Manchester, M17 1PZ (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In person