Block Manager - Islington - North London

Block Manager - Islington - North London

Salary: Negotiable
Location: North London
Region: London

A Block Manager is immediately required to join our elite client on a residential tower block based in Islington. The project will consist of new buildings, which will be up to 11 storeys high and include 252 residential units, of which 102 will be "affordable."

The right candidate will ideally be based locally or willing to travel there on a daily basis. Previous experience with a developer on mixed used developments is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project (or a package), ensuring that the client's specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs
• Liaising with the client, other construction professionals and, sometimes, members of the public
• Coordinating and supervising construction workers
• Selecting tools and materials
• Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety
• Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
• Maintaining quality control procedures
• Finding ways to prevent problems and to solve any that crop up
• Assessing and minimising risk
• Writing reports and keeping on top of paperwork
• Helping to negotiating contracts and securing permits and licences
• As construction managers work on site wherever that site is, be prepared to relocate or face a longer commute as and when required.