The Role

Fortem Solutions are looking to recruit an Operations Manager for a new accelerated cladding remediation program, based in Bristol.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager the overall objective for the Operations Manager is to successfully manage Project teams and associated supply chain engagement, to deliver compliant capital & retrofit works to the required quality standards, specification, budget and within the agreed timescale

The Company

Fortem Solutions are a nationwide business specialising in the Social Housing sector. We provide Repairs & Maintenance, Retrofit, Capital Works and Decarbonisation workstreams within Local Authorities and Housing Associations.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Provide leadership and vision to promote the Fortem brand within our chosen market place

* Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.

* Lead and monitor project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives.

* Identify and manage commercial risk

* Develop excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, and other stakeholders.

* Develop excellent relationships with the supply chain.

* Recruit, train, develop, motivate retain high quality Fortem staff to deliver high levels of service delivery.

* Provide technical support and advice to the client and project team.

* Ensure a robust strategy is in place for dealing with complaints and managing defects.

* Support our commitment to sustainability.

* Ensure robust strategy for delivering quality throughout project lifecycle with Zero defects as a target on handover.

What You Will Need

Essential Criteria

* Extensive project management experience gained in a similar environment including directing resource and cost control.

* Experience of project managing multiple projects with experience in external façade and Fire Remediation projects

* Curtain Walling/External Cladding systems, Fire Remediation and fire protections systems, groundworks, concrete repairs

* Experience of retrofit projects delivered to PAS2035 or similar standards .

* Experience of delivering capital works and larger scale projects, particularly through subcontract and supply chain arrangements.

* Excellent Leadership, management, and team development skills with particular experience of leading a team of project managers and site teams .

* Strong understanding of construction operations and related sectors. Full understanding of Health & Safety legislation and statutory requirements

* Valid UK driving licence - 5 point maximum

Desirable Criteria

* SMSTS & knowledge of safe systems of work.

* Scaffold inspection

* Role Appropriate CSCS card

* First Aid at work certificate

Benefits

* Annual bonus up to 10% of basic salary

* 29 days annual leave & your birthday off

* Pay review every year

* 26 weeks full pay maternity leave

* 8 weeks full pay paternity leave

* £1,500 towards home electric car set up

* Discounted gym memberships at and local gyms

* Up to £3,000 colleague referral

* Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

* Other benefits including Private pension, Life Insurance, dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more

Who We Are

We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services.

Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon.

Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live.

We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community