Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £65,492 per annum, plus £4500 car allowance Working Hours: 39 Hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Location: Hollingsgate, Burnley If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Project Manager To manage the construction process of large complex multi-phase/ consortia developments ensuring efficient and effective delivery to programme, budget, and in line with health, safety and environmental requirements and quality standards.About you We are looking for someone with: • Experience in a house building site management position within an established house building organisation for a minimum period of three years. • Experience of delivering multi-phase/ complex developments • Experience of managing quality and health and safety to high standards • Experience of dealing with customers and delivering open market sale developments • Proven ability to provide inspirational leadership.Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.  We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay & generous pension  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays • Flexible working options available • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology • A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:  We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.  Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered Role Profile •  In the pre-development/ mobilisation phase provide input and support to the Head of Construction and Contracts Manager with duties including the production of a CEMP, a development programme, a prelim schedule for the site start budget, the construction phase plan, and submitting statutory notifications working with in house principal designer. Ensure duties under CDM 2015 and all applicable legislation regarding construction operations are complied with. •  Support the Contracts Manager in leading the development team during the pre-development/ mobilisation phase to ensure key milestones are met between all departments. Provide strong leadership to ensure a collaborative culture is generated. •  On multi-phase or consortia developments co-ordinate construction operatives between work streams/ developers ensuring legal requirements are met and overall programme timescales are achieved. •  Monitor the groundworker during the period they are Principal Contractor under CDM 2015. Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality standards are maintained whilst delivering to development programme. •  Assist the technical and commercial departments with reviewing drawn information and producing tender information for subcontractors and materials including trade specifications and delivery requirements. •  Assist the commercial department on any matters of dispute with subcontractors providing detailed records and assistance in negotiating resolutions. •  Ensure construction works are carried out and monitored in accordance with current health, safety and environmental legislation (HSE) and in line with company policies. Be the health, safety and environmental lead for the development championing a proactive and positive culture. Undertake HSE inspections as required legally and by company policy. Ensure any HSE inspections are undertaken using the company’s electronic compliance system (Zutec). Liaise with the appointed health and safety advisor and Riverside group health and safety team where applicable. Where improvement actions are required ensure these are actioned quickly. •  Supervise and manage all contractors and labour force on site to consistently deliver to the highest standard of workmanship. Ensuring construction works are delivered in line with construction programme and agreed customer completion dates. Manage material and subcontractor call offs to ensure site operations are efficient and delays avoided. Ensure all reporting is accurate with any risks identified and mitigated accordingly....