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Job Description
- Acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives;
- Setting out, leveling and surveying the site;
- Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations;
- Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications;
- Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant;
- Agreeing a price for materials and making cost-effective solutions a
- Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect;
- Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project;
- Liaising with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws;
- Communicating with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress;
- Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labor force and the work of any subcontractors;
- Planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site
- Overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site;
preparing reports as required; - Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
Job Requirements
- Communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals, e.g. construction managers, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, architects, designers, other engineers;
- Organization skills and a methodical approach to work;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Accuracy and attention to detail;
- Negotiation skills;
- Strong teamworking skills;
- Excellent IT skills;
- Flexibility;
- Project management skills;
- Knowledge of relevant building and health and safety legislation.
