Vacancies at County

Starting Salary £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience

PLUS uncapped bonus scheme

Fully expensed company van and phone

Pension and Life cover.

This is a permanent position in a secure company to oversee and manage the small works building department responsible for delivering ground works, brickworks and finishing’s to our new extensions, conservatories and orangeries.

Relieving the MD from his current overseeing role in the department, the manager will take control of a current team of 2. One mainly does the 'taking off' and other internal administration duties of support and the other who mainly visits sites to ensure the works are progressing as well as dealing with day to day issues that arise. Between them recruitment and maintenance of our site teams is managed and growth has demanded the department requires a dedicated responsible manager to assume control for 2020.

County the Home Improvers are the South East’s leading installer of Orangeries, Conservatories, Garden Rooms, Glazed extensions and windows and doors and have a 37 year history of delivering quality.

We require an experienced Construction/Project Manager to join our high profile, top quality, fast moving and forward-thinking business and head the department, taking over from the MD who currently oversees things.

This is a highly valued, integral role, customer facing, offering variety and an opportunity to promote and protect our quality products and brand.

You must have excellent technical knowledge of small works with the drive, passion and determination to ensure projects run smooth, customers receive excellent quality and service and you are involved in the process from start to finish. You will ensure all projects are completed right first time, deliver a strong focus on high quality standards, health and safety, achieve installation dates and deliver excellent customer satisfaction.

A strong knowledge of the general construction industry is an advantage, technical knowledge of the window and conservatory industry is a help. You will be a strong leader and people manager, providing clear direction with excellent problem solving and planning skills, with the drive to “make it happen”.

You will have a positive outlook and you will be driven to deliver an excellent service to our customers.

Role Responsibilities

• To be responsible for overseeing the construction of our our New living spaces which include, orangeries, and conservatories bases, brickworks and all works to a finish including electrics, plumbing, plaster and flooring and any landscaping needs;
• To be responsible for the recruitment and retention of ground workers, bricklayers and all other trades via cost and quality control;
• To provide excellent communication and customer service whilst working with customers projects;
• To be responsible for ensuring quality work is always carried out through regular site visits and engagement with the site teams;
• To Manage the Project department, schedule new and existing works and assist with resolving any issues as and when required;
• To be responsible for ensuring that all installations deliver a quality product in an efficient, cost effective and timely manner, providing first class customer satisfaction;
• To be responsible for reviewing contracts, ensuring all external and internal contractors achieve deadlines;
• To be responsible for scheduling work for our external contractors ensuring that all building work runs smoothly;
• To be the first point of contact for liaising with all trades to ensure a smooth continuity of work and a first-class operation for customers;
• To attend site to oversee any issues that may arise with the installations, ensuring health and safety is adhered to, site housekeeping standards are maintained, and the client is satisfied with the installation;
• Ensure contracts are completed on time and to a high-quality standard
• To develop excellent working relationships with external and internal stakeholders including customers, suppliers and dealers.

Person Attributes

• Previous experience in the construction business with a focus on small works and ideally some experience of fenestration and conservatories and orangeries;
• Excellent and proven planning and organisational skills with the ability bring installations in on completion date;
• A robust understanding of pricing structures and installation costings for Conservatories.
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving budgets and maintaining profitability through your site teams and suppliers.
• Excellent product knowledge, keeping up to date with industry and new product developments;
• Strong technical capability, with the ability to understand the theory of installation processes;
• Good commercial and business acumen;
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to provide strong leadership and direction;
• Excellent IT skills with word, excel expected and Microsoft project (though training will be given in this area if needed);
• A positive “can do” attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks;
• A strong communicator with ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication;
• Clean driving license;
• A self -motivated individual who has a can-do approach to work with the ability to get the job done in the required timescales;
• A willingness to undertake further training with the ability to implement learning into your daily work.

The position is permanent and available due to growth.

Please reply with your comprehensive CV, addressed to the Chairman, with a covering letter detailing why this position appeals to you and any questions you may using the online form below.

Any application failing to provide a comprehensive CV or covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will commence in January and the ideal candidate will start with us in February 2020.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,000.00 to £40,000.00 /year + bonus.