Site Manager – Cyclical Decoration

Islington, London
Rydon Group

We are now seeking to recruit a Site Manager to join our social housing maintenance team in Islington to work on an ongoing Cyclical Decorations project.

Rydon Maintenance provides first-class planned, responsive, lifecycle and cyclical repairs with the social housing, health and social care sectors. We combine a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award-winning, quality facilities management services with a commitment from people who are passionate about what they do. For over 40 years, we’ve recruited talented and innovative people to maintain residential homes and a growing number of healthcare buildings for NHS Trusts. Using the latest technology we ensure these properties are well maintained, efficient and fit for purpose.

Job Purpose

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Site Manager to join our cyclical works team where you will be based on one of our key social housing contracts in Islington. This is one of our flagship partnerships delivering ongoing maintenance works to social housing stock within the borough.

The Cyclical works we undertake are aimed at maintaining the appearance and condition of the buildings. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all these project works are delivered on time and that they meet the Company s Quality standards. You will manage a range of cyclical works which will predominately be external cyclical decorations which may also include window/roof replacements. It will also include works within internal communal areas.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Oversee all aspects of the projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards of quality, in compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Manage a team of contractors, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Carry out onsite inspections, undertake investigations, enquiries, prepare reports and offer solutions maintaining continuous improvement.
• Work in partnership with the client and client representatives, to ensure that a high quality service delivery is actually provided
• Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and other stakeholders to keep them informed about the progress of the projects.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Address any issues or problems that arise during the projects, finding effective solutions.

What we can offer you;

• A competitive starting salary
• A car allowance of £4,872
• 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days.
• Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
• Company pension
• Life assurance, Income protection and private medical.
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
• Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, access to our Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much more
• Full training, ongoing coaching and support.

This is a full time permanent position. 40 hour week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

Experience Required

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Site management experience working on cyclical/maintenance projects or housing refurbishments. This experience gained with occupied maintenance/refurbishment projects.
• Current SMSTS and First Aid certificates;
• Awareness of the various processes involved in running the Contract and the ability to ensure that they comply with all internal and external policies and procedures
• Strong leadership and motivational skills to ensure that objectives are achieved;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets and results;
• Full UK Driving Licence.

If you have the above skills and experience we’d strongly encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.

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