Section Manager

Wates Smartspace are looking for Section Managers to join our growing team, supporting a range of interesting commercial new build & fit out projects. If you are passionate about the operational aspects of fit-out construction, and you are looking for career growth and development opportunities as part of a top-class team, we would like to hear from you – This could be the perfect opportunity!

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who is fresh out of college/university who is looking to build their construction career with a tier 1 contractor, working on some of the country's most impressive D&B fit out projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Section Managers are a valuable part of our business, playing a key role ensuring the delivery of the project is achieved within time, budget and to the highest quality. You will be directing the on-site execution of interior finishes within the scope of the projects you are working on.

As our Section Manager you will:

• Keep and maintain records, for area of responsibility i.e. Labour Returns, Daily Diaries, Quality Inspections, As Built Programmes, and Weekly Project Report. 
• Be accountable for the planning, managing and safe delivery of works.
• Be familiar with the Construction Phase Plan and ensure that the works in the section/subcontract package comply with the plan, with approved Risk Assessments and Method statements suitable for the task.
• Coordinating multiple trades packages, reviewing design outputs and maintaining progress reports and look-ahead schedules.
• Ensure work meets high-end finishing standards and overseeing snagging/defects.
• Be familiar with technology used to track and maintain records on construction sites.

To be successful for this role, you must:

• Be able to commit to site based travel across the UK as part of the role
• Ideally have access to a vehicle and full UK drivers license