Surfacing Operations Manager

Alness / Inverness based, with works across the Highlands and Moray

Working Hours

Full Time Mon-Fri, normal minimum 42.5 hours per week

Duration

Permanent

Holidays

30 days

Remuneration

Competitive salary relevant to experience

Probationary Period

3 months from commencement

Other Benefits

• Company Car or Van
• Company Pension Contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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.

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.

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

Pat Munro (Alness) Limited. Registered in Scotland (Reg No: SC033294). Registered Office: Caplich Quarry, Alness, Ross-shire IV17 0XU

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