To manage the on-site operations of the Northern England Surfacing Division, providing machine and hand lay bituminous surfacing to public and private sector customer needs and requirements. To ensure works are carried to the required level of quality and ensure that Health and Safety systems are in place to protect the workforce and members of the public.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Plan, supervise and manage road surfacing and other project work in line with requirements, budgets and timelines
• Project positive company image
• Ensure that appropriate labour and other resources are available to meet the operational requirements of the work
• Assist with, and where necessary lead, surfacing bids
• Ensure all operatives are suitably qualified and competent for delivery of contract work
• Manage costs, outputs and performance to maximise profit recovery and minimise abortive and remedial work
• Have ownership of surfacing programme to ensure continuity of resources
• Ensure invoicing/applications are submitted to agreed timetables
• Hold regular financial reviews of works/project/contracts
• Carry our annual appraisals with direct reports
• Build and manage positive relationships with customers and suppliers
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are achieved
• Accurate record keeping of works carried out including measure and reconciliation
• Plan, programme and manage operations to ensure that the most cos- effective methods are being utilised
• Be aware of and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Support the supervisors in the delivery of their projects/contracts
• Attend client progress meetings
• Ensure regular internal reviews of projects/contracts are carried out

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Observe of the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 and all obligations under that Act and all other regulations governing works of Civil Engineering and Road Construction.

• Ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental processes and requirements are fully implemented across all operations
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are carried out, and that operatives and others engaged in the delivery of site-based activities are fully briefed prior to works commencing.
• Investigate all injuries and incidents and report findings

• Read and understand the company Health and Safety Policy and all relevant procedures and ensure that relevant sections are brought to the attention of employees under their control.
• Understand and act on the company Health and Safety management System generally and in particular amongst other things to see that tenders take account of safe systems of working and construction and reasonable welfare facilities.

• Prepare surfacing teams for internal and external audits, in line with our IMS

• Determine at planning stage of contracts, as far as possible, safe systems of working, lighting, known hazards, fire precautions, allocation of responsibilities with sub-contractors and others and facilities for welfare and sanitation.
• Communicate with client/client representatives, Designers and others on matters relating to the contract and to inform them of any changes to the proposed working methods. All such communication shall be in writing, giving adequate notice of intent

Qualifications

• Appropriate accredited qualification in construction/civil engineering/surfacing operations

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience of road building, highways maintenance or related field
• Proven track record in Contract Management

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and the position you are applying for to Careers@luddon.co.uk

For any queries, please contact our recruitment team at HR@Luddon.co.uk