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Careers

Cheetham Hill Construction is an experienced and award winning contractor that undertakes work on projects across the country for a number of high profile clients.

The Company is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Due to our on-going development, we are seeking to recruit the following professionals:

QESH ADVISOR

Role: CHC are actively recruiting a Quality, Environment, Safety and Health (QESH) Advisor that can promote an enthusiastic approach to ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards. The successful candidate will join an established QESH department and be responsible for assisting with the planning, managing and monitoring of occupational Health and Safety programmes reporting directly to the QESH Manager.

 

Responsibilities would include:

  • Advise upon current and impending Health & Safety legislation relevant to business activities
  • Advise and implement Health & Safety safe working procedures to eliminate / control risk to employees, visitors and members of the public affected by the Company’s undertakings.
  • Help to develop and implement the Company’s Health & Safety Management System to OHSAS 18001 Standard.
  • Audit the Company’s compliance with QESH legislation.
  • Review tender information to evaluate the potential QESH aspects of a contract at the earliest opportunity; identify potential problems and offer value engineering solutions where possible.
  • Proactively liaise with statutory and non-statutory bodies.
  • Identify, develop and implement QESH training to raise awareness and encourage a proactive approach.
  • Report to the QESH Manager or Director any issues that may affect business activities, Company policy and finances.
  • Advise Site Agents, Foremen, Operatives and Head Office employees on all aspects of Health & Safety to ensure safe systems of work and train and assist them in the writing of Risk Assessments and Method Statements where required.
  • Compile Health & Safety folder and Safety file for clients.
  • Assist with the production of the Construction Phase Health & Safety plan for site activities.
  • Fully investigate accidents and incidents and devise corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Complete pre-qualification and tender Health & Safety questionnaires.
  • Assist in the identification and delivery of appropriate training solutions to ensure the continuous development of managers and staff.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of a CITB approved Company Training Plan to maximise grant opportunities.
  • Actively liaise with site personnel to ensure CPCS and CSCS renewals are completed.

 

This list is not exhaustive and other duties may be required in line with business needs

 

Skills: 

  • Leadership
  • Specialist knowledge
  • Good oral/written communication
  • Commercial Awareness
  • NEBOSH
  • Assertiveness
  • Persuasiveness
  • Problem solving
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines

 

 

Experience: The successful applicant will have knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and issues supported by relevant experience and /or academic qualifications. Experience of working within the construction industry. Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management desirable.

How to Apply: Please send your CV with covering letter to c.chamberlain@chc.co.uk or Ms. C Chamberlain, HR Director, Cheetham Hill Construction Ltd, Woodhill Road, Bury, Lancs, BL8 1AR.

SITE ENGINEER

Location: Applicants are required to be able to work throughout the North of England, and at times may occasionally be asked to work away from home.

Role: CHC are recruiting a Site Engineer experienced in civil engineering for activities in our expanding portfolio. As Site Engineer, you'll  be required to:

  • Setting out to lines and levels to ensure construction of work in accordance with the Contract Drawings/Specifications or other relevant control documentation
  • Preparation and maintenance of work record and data sheets and ensuring work is carried out in accordance with contract requirements
  • Assisting Site Agents/Contract Supervisors/Senior Engineers with general contract administration
  • Maintaining contract management quality records as directed by Senior Engineers/Site Agents
  • Production of As-Built Drawings in accordance with Client requirements
  • Carrying out site surveys for weekly/monthly measurement purposes. Submission of processed information to Company Quantity Surveyors and Site Agents
  • Assisting with the control of site activities, including sub-contractors, as directed by Senior Engineer/Site Agent
  • Compliance with individual responsibilities with regard to safety, health and environmental issues, as set out in the Group Safety, Health and Environmental Policy
  • Completion of daily site diary
  • Project a professional image
  • Ability to work as part of a team and maintain client relations

Qualifications: The following qualifications/competencies are required:

  • Valid CSCS card
  • Experienced in a variety of Civil Engineering disciplines
  • Oral/written communication
  • Commercial awareness
  • Flexibility
  • Organised
  • Be able to problem solve
  • Computer literate

 

Experience: Experience of working in any capacity on civil engineering projects, including Drainage, Concrete, piling, earthworks, Utilities and Canal works. Preferably hold or be working towards a qualification in Civil Engineering.

 

How to Apply: Please send your CV with covering letter to c.chamberlain@chc.co.uk or Ms C Chamberlain, HR Director, Cheetham Hill Construction Limited, Woodhill Road, Bury, Lancs, BL8 1AR.

Site Manager

Location: Applicants are required to be able to work throughout the North of England, and at times may occasionally be asked to work away from home.

Role: CHC are actively recruiting a Site Manager experienced in civil engineering for activities in our expanding portfolio. As Site Manager, you’ll be required to:

  • Plan and organise labour and plant on site
  • Maintain Quality Control
  • Cost control and monitoring
  • Have a working knowledge of MS Project, maintain and update contract programmes
  • Ensure all resources are used efficiently on site
  • Maintain high safety standards
  • Keep records and maintain electronic filing system
  • IT literate and able to operate Word, Excel electronic documentation
  • Ensure the site is a safe and tidy place to work and visit
  • Manage and reduce waste
  • Project a professional image
  • Ability to work as part of a team and maintain client relations

Qualifications: The following qualifications/competencies are required:

  • HND/HNC or equivalent
  • Valid CSCS card
  • SMSTS qualified
  • Competent in Health and Safety practice
  • A good knowledge of Environmental Management
  • Experienced in a variety of Civil Engineering disciplines.
  • First aid at work qualified
  • Current valid driving license

Experience: The successful applicants will have at least 5 years experience as a Manager/Supervisor of staff  in general groundworks and civils works including drainage, highways, concrete, landfill, remediation, hard landscaping, pipelaying and foundations.

How to Apply: Please send your CV with covering letter to c.chamberlain@chc.co.uk or Ms C Chamberlain, HR Director, Cheetham Hill Construction Limited, Woodhill Road, Bury, Lancs, BL8 1AR.

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Head Office - Bury 

Role: The Quantity Surveyor will assist in the day to day financial management of allocated contracts, including procurement, monitoring and payment of nominated subcontractors. You will join an established team of Quantity Surveyors and report to the Commercial Manager.

Responsibilities would include:

  • Managing monthly cost reports, as well as forecasting cost and value accurately from commencement of a project through to completion of the project on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
  • Submission of interim and final valuations promptly
  • Review contract progress and be proactive in addressing issues, including the issuing of relevant notices as required
  • Review all issues including providing solutions, costs and advice to ensure successful project completion
  • Ensure cash flow is maintained and provide early forecasting of any short fall
  • The procurement, placement of orders, payment, monitoring and review of subcontractors
  • Agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors

Skills/Experience: The successful applicant will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is commercially aware and contractually astute. They will be conversant in the NEC Suite of Contracts; FIDIC, ICC and JCT contracts. 

They will also be an excellent team player who is capable of working individually with a demonstrable track record of successful commercial management of civil engineering projects including major earthworks and Balance of Plant for onshore wind farms.

Benefits: Pension, generous holidays, private healthcare, car allowance or company car.

How to Apply: Please send your CV with covering letter to c.chamberlain@chc.co.uk or Ms. C Chamberlain, HR Director, Cheetham Hill Construction Ltd, Woodhill Road, Bury, Lancs, BL8 1AR.

Estimator

Location: Head Office – Bury

Role: The Estimator will play a crucial role in supporting the continuous flow of new business through the Company. CHC carries out a huge variety of civil engineering and construction contracts, ranging in value from £5,000 to £15million for an increasingly broad spectrum of Clients and working as part of the Estimating Department provides exposure to all of these. You will be welcomed into a fast-paced environment, where no two jobs are the same. 

The successful applicant will be required to:

  • Scrutinise incoming enquiries
  • Assess all relevant technical issues
  • Carry out site visits
  • Prepare take-offs and materials schedules
  • Prepare subcontract enquiries and evaluate quotations
  • Prepare estimates and outline programmes for the costs of the works
  • Coordinate tender submissions including health and safety, environmental and quality elements
  • Submit proposals to clients
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with clients prior to contract award  
  • Participate in tender handover meetings

Skills: 

  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite of software
  • Knowledge of Conquest estimating software and Microsoft Project
  • Necessary skills to review construction drawings and perform quantity take-offs
  • Ability to produce estimates from first principles
  • Capability to work on multiple tenders and budgets
  • Aptitude to work autonomously
  • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A professional attitude to representing the Company
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines

Experience: Ideally, the successful applicant will have already worked in a similar role for a civil engineering contractor, pricing works involving earthworks, concrete, drainage and remediation etc.

Benefits: Pension, generous holidays, private healthcare, car allowance or company car.

How to Apply: Please send your CV with covering letter to c.chamberlain@chc.co.uk or Ms C Chamberlain, HR Director, Cheetham Hill Construction Limited, Woodhill Road, Bury, Lancs, BL8 1AR.