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More about your role 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Southwest Region and as our Build Manager you will oversee, direct, and manage production on sites across the Southwest area to the agreed programme, budget, and quality standards. You will comply with, and ensure others on-site do, all Group procedures and external regulations, in particular those relating to the SHE. You will also be responsible for upholding the Group's reputation with customers, suppliers and the community at large demonstrating our People First approach at every opportunity. 

You will need to be geographical mobile as this is a new role to oversee the site construction teams activities across the Southwest, with future site planned as activities in the area increase and is part of the growth plan. 

For more information please download our job profile available on our website. 

More about you 

We are looking for an experienced Build Manager who can drive excellence across sites. You also need to be adept at quickly identifying issues and ensuring solutions are followed through to meet customer needs.  
 
You should also possess relevant qualifications such as: 
- CSCS Managers Card 
- SMSTS 
- First Aid Certificate 
- Scaffold Appreciation (Desired) 

Good supervisory experience in a construction or house building site environment is essential, you should lead by example and bring people with you to deliver positive outcomes for the team. 

It is essential that you have 3+ years' experience within a Build/Contract/Construction Manager position. 

Benefits   

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.    

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:    

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly   

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%  

• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave  

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year  

• A bonus scheme 

• Company Car/Car Allowance 

• Training and development  

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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