To take responsibility for specific developments within the geographical area of the Division they are employed in and to oversee associated construction teams to provide a quality product efficiently, safely and professionally; within set budgets and agreed timescales to the Redrow standards. To be a link between developments and the divisional office and the group functions (L&D, IT, HS&E, HR) and to enhance the reputation of the company. An Area Construction Manager must be multifaceted and be a good communicator, a good leader and initiator along with being organised, driven and focused.

Reports to: Divisional Construction Director or Divisional Head of Construction. May also be required to deputise on occasion.

Responsible for: Project Site Managers/Project Managers and Site Managers. All other site personnel should be managed through these.

• Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy ‘Roles and Responsibilities’ and ensure compliance from the Project Manager and/or Site Manager

• Carry out monthly Area Construction Manager inspections via the iPad app

• Assist the HS&E manager with preparing the Construction Phase Health, Safety and Environmental Plan

• Continuous monitoring of HS&E on their developments and feeding back to the Project Manager and/or Site Manager / Senior Site Manager

• Carry out a joint visit with HS&E inspector quarterly

• Book Drugs and Alcohol testing where necessary 

• In conjunction with the Construction Director / Head of Construction; (I) set build sequence, (ii) set locations for compound/storage/silo(s), (iii) create and adjust build programmes on SBMS and communicate to the Project Manager and/or Site Manager, and (iv) identify critical path issues that could affect the programme and put plans in place to reduce impact 

• Visit each development at least weekly

• Monitor and inspect quality and presentation to ensure that the highest standards are being achieved and encourage continuous improvement