Work Coordinator (Wessex, Sussex and Kent)

Reports to: Enabling Works Manager

Contractual Location: Wessex, Sussex and Kent

Contract: Full-Time Permanent

Hours: 40

Salary Range: From £35k

Safety Critical: Yes

About Us

As the largest UK provider of inspecting the UK infrastructure, we pride ourselves on supporting the end to end management of a range of Civil engineering assets across the road and rail network with our dedicated team of Engineers, Examiners, Planners and Graduate Engineers.

The knowledge that you contribute is critical to the success of the project and the satisfaction to be gained in playing an important role in it should be a key motivator.

We have clients that include Network Rail, Transport for London, Highways England and Kier. We have ambitious growth plans with a formidable order book, so there has never been a better time to join us on this exciting journey.

Main Purpose

We offer a variety of enabling works including Brush cutting, hedge trimming, clearing debris from Bridge bearings, removal of advertisement hoardings, CCTV, brickwork removal/reinstatement, fence removal/reinstatement, debris removal and pigeon netting removal/reinstatement.

The Works Coordinator will coordinate and facilitate communication and understanding of the work requirements. Reporting to the Enabling Works Manager, supporting them accordingly to ensure the achievement of projects objectives and milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that safety is always the priority, promote safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with Key Processes and Safety Responsibility Matrix.
• Undertake the role of Nominated CRE (Operations) (where appointed).
• Ensure that the programming and planning of the work is done in accordance with project requirements, including the development of a baseline plan.
• Work closely with the planning team to ensure that work is planned to optimise the use of available resources and ensure that all SSOW documentation, track access and safety-critical resource requirements are in place to deliver the programme. Regularly attending planning meetings for all regions within your area.
• Undertake the role of Responsible Manager to ensure that the appropriate Safe System of Work (SSOW) is implemented
• Make arrangements for all plant and equipment necessary to undertake the works, i.e. TM arrangements, MEWP/RRV provision, Scaffold, Pontoon etc.
• Support and advise the Commercial Manager on workbank change and compensation events.
• Maintain regular liaison with all key stakeholders on project progress, conducting regular programme reviews with the project teams.
• Undertake a people manager role, ensuring works supervisors are highly engaged and receive the necessary support and development. Ensure annual appraisals are undertaken in a timely manner to include SMART business and career development objectives. 

Essential Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Have proven ability to work in a team environment with a dedicated approach to motivating and developing an examination team.
• At least 5years experience in a similar industry, specifically managing individuals and small/medium sized work teams.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of the key operational processes.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• IT Literate (Microsoft Office).
• Personal Track Safety (PTS)
• COSS

What We Offer

Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that XEIAD is only as great as the people we employ.

We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that's why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all our employees including:

• Competitive salary packages
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Training and development

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