Contracts Manager - Asbestos

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

What are we looking for:

Smiths is a leading contractor specialising in demolition and construction services in the South West and South Wales. With a strong reputation for safety, quality and innovation, we are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee our Asbestos and Drainage Operations and ensure successful execution from start to finish.

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Responsible for day to day management of site projects and site teams
• Undertaking and writing Risk Assessments, safe systems of work and general project specific health and safety documents
• Preparation method statements
• Briefing site staff on all health and safety aspects of each job
• Line management of site Supervisors and Operatives
• Professional communications with all stakeholders
• Delivering projects on time and to budget
• Recruitment and induction of site staff
• Reactive management of issues as they arise
• Completing all project paperwork
• Approving timesheets and managing absence

Skills and certification required:

• SSSTS
• SMSTS
• CCDO (desirable but not essential)
• Asbestos Managers Certificate (desirable but not essential)
• Full UK Driving License
• Proven experience of successful management projects

What can we offer you?

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Company Vehicle
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
• Progression opportunities
• 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support