Job Description

DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

Job Purpose

To provide the site management and production leadership for work package/area allocated to you on the project. Lead field production and support the Project Manager in achieving the project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of the Health and Safety objectives set within the Westfields Construction Health and Safety Policy.
• To deliver the appointed packages to the client within budget, Quality Assurance standards, on programme and to stringent safety parameters.
• To work with the Project Manager to develop detailed and accurate short-term programmes of work.
• Ensure that site safety requirements and regulations are implemented and monitored in accordance with current legislation.
• To manage the budget and delivery of the section/ packages allocated.
• To provide accurate and timely reporting of progress against the agreed programme.
• To plan the programming of day to day resource requirement and communicate these to the construction team.
• To interface with other sections managers to share best practice and ensure effective resource utilisation.
• To monitor external changes to work plans and report the effect of change.
• To lead section meetings and review progress in productivity, design and achievement of commercial requirements.
• To ensure effective implementation of Westfields project management systems and procedures.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments as necessary and carry out inductions to all operatives.
• Ensure site diary is kept up to date and labour and plant returns are submitted on a weekly basis for internal works packages and Subcontractors.
• Ensure individual operatives are aware of specification and are complying with same.
• Implementing design team and subcontractor drawings & details, including logging & distribution on site.
• Interpret drawings and specifications, including build ability and developing risk register.
• Set up and maintain a secure, clean & tidy site, hutting, hoardings, signage and storage.
• Control site correspondence and maintain accurate records.
• Produce the required standards of work and where necessary identify defects, non-conformance and implement corrective action.
• Ensure that site safety requirements and regulations are implemented and monitored in accordance with current legislation.
• Operate safe systems of work at all times, assess and reduce risk of injury, carry out first aid and understand our legal obligations.

Key Skills

• Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
• Leadership and people management skills
• Influencing skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Thorough understanding of project flow and demand fulfilment
• Good knowledge of plant and equipment
• The ability to work with initiative when outside influences affect planned operations

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