Area Build Manager

To take full ownership for the delivery of developments within an allocated geographical area by overseeing and supporting our Site teams, sub-contractors, and suppliers to produce the highest quality homes for our customers, safely, efficiently, professionally within set budgets and to the agreed program of works. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environment Create a positive team approach to maintaining the highest Health and Safety standards Comply with responsibilities outlined by Lioncourt Homes Health and Safety Policy and the Health, Safety & Environment Manager (HS & E) ensuring compliance from our site teams and sub-contractors Assist the HS & E Manager in preparing the Construction Phase Health, Safety and Environmental Plan Continuous monitoring and supporting of HS&E on developments, providing constructive feedback to each Site team Be aware of and support the Company’s commitment to Mental Health Awareness Development Planning Alongside the Construction Director, agree build direction, taking into account individual site challenges and complexities Create and adjust build programmes and communicate these to the site teams Identify critical issues which could affect the programme delivery and put plans in place to reduce impact Quality and Programme Delivery Visit each development frequently Monitor and inspect quality and site presentation to ensure that the highest standards are being achieved by encouraging continuous improvement Monitor the NHBC portal to ensure reportable items are kept to a minimum and produce reports to the site teams as and when required Provide regular internal feedback where any quality issues are recurrent Promote and support the attainment of NHBC quality awards Create a positive, productive team environment in line with our business culture and values Lead, motivate, support, guide and encourage the career development of all members of each Site team Carry out recruitment in conjunction with HR and the needs of developments and the business Recognise and encourage excellent performance Ensure that any training requirements are discussed openly, and steps taken to support any additional development needs Undertake annual PDR’s Sustainability Support the delivery of our local Employment and Skills training initiatives Encourage a positive and proactive approach to waste management Support the achievement of our Company Sustainability Vision targets Ensure a positive, proactive relationship of transparency and trust with the Sales team Clear and concise communication A thorough understanding of the conveyancing and completion processes Customer Service Maintain a 5 star mindset across all of the site teams Have a thorough understanding of the customer journey both pre and post legal completion ensuring that each site team is adhering to our standards Carry out handover inspections and produce reports to the relevant site teams Have a full understanding of the HBF satisfaction process to ensure the highest results are achieved Strive to achieve the highest quality Lioncourt homes for our customers Internal and External Working Relationships Build a strong cross disciplinary team ethos with all internal departments including Health and Safety, Sales, Commercial, Customer Care, Design, Engineering, Finance, Land, Marketing, HR and IT Develop solid working relationships with: Suppliers and sub-contractors Local authorities Service and utility companies Consortium site representatives where applicable Local community stakeholders Consultants Building Control Health & Safety Executive Housing Association representatives Person specification Educational attainment 10+ years experience within house building of which 3 years managing multiple projects as Contracts Manager or Area Build Manager, essential Degree level attainment within a construction related field, desirable NVQ Construction Management Level 6 or above, desirable A genuine passion for the safe delivery of excellent quality homes Driven and resilient Driving licence Leadership and Management style Able to apply a calm, logical, empathetic approach to situations Proven experience of coaching and guiding others through good communication skills Able to delegate work effectively Experience required 3+ years at Contracts Manager level or similar #J-18808-Ljbffr