Vacancy details

The Major Works team are looking for an energetic, driven and committed individual to assume specific responsibility for the day-to-day planning, organising and management of all elements of construction works taking place on specific projects / sites. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the delivery of WDH’s capital reinvestment programme.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role you will ensure that all works are carried out in full compliance with all applicable legislation, financial regulations, procurement regulations along with WDH policies and procedures.

You will also organise and control an efficient and cost-effective work force for allocated areas of responsibility using direct labour and sub-contractors.

What we’re looking for:

• a qualification at Level 3 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework in a relevant construction related field;
• SMSTS, or willing to work towards it;
• first aid at work, or willing to work towards it;
• experience of organisation and control of Construction Projects within target times and within a performance management culture;
• significant supervisory experience within a relevant environment;
• significant experience in a Construction environment with project and contract management knowledge;
• ability to communicate with people at all levels, to diffuse potentially damaging situations and look at issues from the customers perspective; and
• willingness to work on a flexible basis as workload dictates.

The post holder must hold a valid, UK driving licence with the ability to travel throughout the district and to other locations as required by the business.

Please see the Job description for further information about the role.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jamie Leo Higgs, Assistant Delivery Manager - Major Works on 07789 745843.

As an employer WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 over 5 years service) and statutory bank holidays and Annual Leave Purchase Scheme;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• a very attractive pension scheme (15.7% employer contribution); and
• "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform

Our WorkSmart approach gives you the opportunity to flex where and when you work, as long it fits in with your role and needs of our business.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

About us:

Since WDH was established in 2005, we have gone from strength to strength. We are now one of the UK’s largest social housing providers, with over 32,000 homes across the Wakefield district and our wider operating area across the north of England.

Our vision is to create confident communities. This is underpinned by our mission which is to inspire, transform and promote excellence and our values - to be creative, inclusive and work with integrity.

WDH is much more than bricks and mortar. We go the extra mile to deliver excellent customer services. We innovate, create and regenerate. To find out more, visit our about us page.