External Works Team, NY Highways
Project Coordinator/Site Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Countywide
Salary at 45 hours per week: £57,228 to £61,275 per year (Grade 10)
NY Highways are growing our External Works team. This is an opportunity to become part of the management team leading our site teams. You will be working on a diverse array of projects across North Yorkshire and the North East.
These works supplement the guaranteed work that NY Highways delivers on behalf of North Yorkshire Council. As a result, we can offer a confirmed, long-term and secure portfolio of works with the opportunity for career development.
As a member of the External Works management team, you will be part of a key team managing the delivery of projects.
Why Work for NY Highways?
- Permanent, full-time positions with a 45-hour working week and ample opportunity for overtime
- Roles are based across various sites in North Yorkshire, requiring travel around the county. Where appropriate, a company vehicle will be provided for use during business hours and for commuting to and from sites
- Opportunities for weekend working
- Recruitment payment of up to 10% of salary at appointment is available for certain roles
- Annual pay awards and additional performance rewards linked to successful project delivery
- Recognition payments for exceptional performance
- Honorarium payments for acting up or deputising for others
- Retention payments of up to 8% of salary for up to 2 years, subject to performance, available for certain roles
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an additional day holiday for each year of work, up to 5 years of continuous service (increasing from 24 to 29 days)
- Opportunity to sell and buy leave where appropriate
- Company pension and other benefits
- Good employment practice and a health and safety focused culture
- For further information on our benefits and discount schemes, please read our Total Rewards Brochure here
About the Role:
As a Project Coordinator/Site Manager, you will utilise your operational management experience and site planning expertise across a variety of highway schemes in North Yorkshire. Your ability to supervise and coordinate projects, from planning to handover, will ensure the highest standards in quality, budget control, and safety compliance.
You will confidently develop work programmes, manage resources, and work closely with the Commercial Team to create efficient project schedules. Your keen attention to detail in reviewing project documents and developing risk registers will be crucial as you oversee both subcontractors and internal teams.
Strong communication skills will enable you to effectively liaise with clients, stakeholders, and third parties, fostering positive relationships and addressing complex issues with professionalism.
Your skills with numbers will be key to monitoring project costs and managing supply chains, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Civil Engineering, or HNC, or NVQ4, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Office
- Experience in Highways or Construction as a Site Engineer or equivalent
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a short application here.
To have a confidential and informal discussion about these roles or the recruitment process, please contact Bradley on 01609 534365.
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 1st September 2024.
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 16th September 2024.
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, a change of requirements or a large number of applications being received.
NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.