Surfacing Operations Manager

Core Functions of Role:

• Overseeing and coordinating road surfacing projects within the Highlands and Moray.
• Leading and effectively managing a team of workers on site to ensure the efficient and high-quality completion of surfacing contracts Ensure

Principal Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Surfacing Manager, as the Surfacing Operations Manager you will undertake and carry out the following duties:

• Plan, programme Surfacing works, including Supervision and Co-ordination from initiation to completion.
• Ensuring adherence to project timelines (programme) and communicating any changes to programme effectively with stakeholders.
• Ensuring works are carried out to specification (depths, material type etc).
• Lead, motivate, and manage teams of road surfacing workers. This includes working with them to ensure development and training.
• Ensure adequate labour resource is available by managing both the labour resource holidays and the programme.
• Identify, implement and enforce quality control measures to guarantee the highest standard of road surfacing.
• Conduct inspections to identify and address any issues promptly.
• Enforce and promote strict adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks to ensure all team members have the necessary safety knowledge and equipment.
• Allocate plant and materials costs into the relevant cost reporting systems.
• Ensure labour timesheet returns are accurate and allocated to jobs on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate with internal and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of required materials and plant.
• Assisting Foremen to maintain accurate project records, such as diary records, laying and dip records.
• Ensuring adverse incidents are accurately and timeously reported via the reporting systems.
• Ensure site instructions or variations are recorded and agreed as part of the valuation of the works
• Measure and record works accurately.
• Carry out and record material reconciliation analysis and feed this information back to senior management.
• Assist with tender pricing when required.

And from time to time other duties as directed by their Line Manager.

Applicant Qualities

The successful applicant will ideally have the following skills & experience:

Experience:

• Proven experience in road surfacing or related construction field.
• Previous supervisory or managerial experience, however training can be provided.
• In-depth knowledge of road construction procedures, specifications, laying techniques and materials.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and protocols.

Personal Attributes:

• A flexible and accommodating work approach
• Be trustworthy, reliable and approachable for all team members
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
•  Strong organisational skills.
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be confident in your own decision-making ability and willing to take initiative
• Proactive with a good work ethic. A hunger to learn and progress within the role

Certification:

• A full, current driving license as travel across a large geographical area is required
• SMSTS/SSSTS or working towards.
• CSCS card or working towards.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please send your CV to careers@patmunro.co.uk.