Team Leader - Planned and Refurbished

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in West Yorkshire, with around 33,000 employees based over multiple sites. Reed Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with Leeds City Council providing them with all of their temporary staffing needs.

Currently Leeds City Council are recruiting for a Team Leader - Planned and Refurbished PAYE pay rate of GBP15.36.

Job Purpose & Context:

Responsible for managing the day to day operation of construction projects, sites and operatives, taking overall responsibility for tenant and client satisfaction and involvement. Responsible for the management of Health & Safety on site.

Accountabilities:

• Take ownership of all aspects of construction projects including operational management and supervision, budgeting, cost control and client liaison
• Refurbishment / Capital works and ad-hoc client project works (GBP5K to GBP500K)
• Monitor work quality and technical competence of operatives including contactors
• Keeping accurate and up to date records using the systems, processes and tools provided
• Monitor processes and procedures to ensure compliance, particularly in relation to Health and Safety, whilst ensuring that target completion dates are met and value for money is achieved
• Apply Council Values and abide by all relevant policies and procedures in particular those relating to Equality, Safeguarding and Health and Safety

Skills, knowledge & experience:

• Operating in a Social Housing repair and maintenance contracting environment
• Managing operational construction staff, including contractors, setting targets for timescales and quality, and addressing issues promptly and constructively when these are not met
• Assessing and managing risk to self and others in construction environments
• Liaising directly with clients / tenants to ensure their safety and satisfaction within the available resources
• Budgeting and cost monitoring of construction projects
• Knowledge of void, small projects and maintenance contracts

Qualifications & training

• Full, current, UK driving license
• SMSTS,
• Asbestos awareness
• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate
• Working at Heights

The council offer a flexible working week, and in return for your skills and commitment you will receive, a competitive PAYE pay rate of GBP15.36.

For more information please call Reed 0945