Civils Chargehand 3

Cormac Ltd; Penzance; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company in the UK is seeking a Civils Chargehand Level 3 to manage and oversee complex manual civil engineering tasks. The successful candidate will supervise Operatives and sub-contractors while ensuring high standards of safety and compliance. Ideal for those with significant technical knowledge, a driving license, and relevant qualifications, this role offers a permanent contract with a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and support for continuous development.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with employer contribution

Employee discount scheme

Holiday starting at 23 days

Cycle to Work scheme

Investment in continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Significant technical and practical knowledge required for civil engineering tasks.
• Experience in supervising the operation of powered hand tools and machinery.
• CITB Health & Safety qualification or ability to achieve one.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Operatives performing specialist civil engineering works.
• Manage and control complex manual tasks in operational services.
• Supervise sub-contractors as required.

Skills

Technical and practical knowledge in civil engineering

Experience in structural concreting and reinforcement

Supervision of powered hand tools and machinery

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Full driving licence

CITB Health & Safety qualification

CSCS Registration or equivalence

NVQ2 in a related subject or equivalent experience

Education

NVQ2 in a relevant subject

Job description

We are seeking a Civils Chargehand Level 3 to safely manage, control and undertake complex manual tasks requiring significant technical and practical knowledge and skills in the delivery of Cormac’s operational services.

You will supervise a team of Operatives carrying out specialist works. Also, the supervision of sub-contractors as required and appropriate.

To find out more please take a look at the role profile.

About you

We are looking for you to bring:

• Significant technical and practical knowledge and skills in line with the management and delivery of specialist (manual) civil engineering tasks including specific knowledge and experience in structural concreting and reinforcement, skilled masonry and bridge structures or specialist machine paver operation working to specific levels.
• Demonstrable experience in, and the supervision of, the operation of powered hand tools, plant and machinery.
• Experience of contract documents and works specifications.
• Good numeracy, and literacy and basic IT skills
• Full driving licence
• CITB Health & Safety qualification or the ability to achieve such.
• CSCS Registration or demonstrable equivalence
• NVQ2 in a related subject or equivalent relevant experience.

Our offer to you

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 6th January 2025

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
• Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro‑rata if part‑time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Investment and support in your continuous training and development
• Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

To apply

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Contact us

If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cormac.