Generic title

Manager – 2

General Description

A colleague at this level will take responsibility for delivering specific tasks, goals and objectives. They will work under direction but will be able to work without day to day support. They are expected to work proactively and deliver defined tasks to an industry standard.

They will manage their own tasks within the context of a project or company objective. Whilst they will take day to day decisions on their own, they will refer significant decisions.  They are accountable for the performance of a small team.

In operations they will manage small or medium projects and site. They may supervise larger teams of trades of co-ordinate significant functions on a larger project.

In commercial they will manage costs and quantities on small projects or as part of a team on a larger project.

Achieving Results

Sets clear and appropriate goals that consider the bigger picture

Drives well to achieve consistent results

Deliver a quality performance consistently

Analytical thinking and decision making

Rational and systematic analysis of situation to enable decisions on more varied issues

Questioning the evidence to evaluate issues

Communication

Ability to choose most appropriate style of communication

Able to listen actively by which we mean hearing and interpreting what is said

Demonstrating sound questioning techniques

Dealing with change

Sees potential of new ideas and situations

Take a pragmatic approach to change

Considers impact of change on others as well as self

Ability to explain the effects to colleagues

Teamwork

Develop inter-team collaboration inside and outside company

Understand the role of a team and how it delivers the objectives

Can adapt to different types of teams in most situations

Take a cohesive and encouraging approach to team working

Leadership

Ability to take control of situations with one’s sphere of influence

Assume responsibility – organising and guiding where necessary

Managing resources

Create a plan for a familiar project or process

Interpret a plan and decide what resources are required

Bring resources together and ensure they are efficiently deployed

Able to call upon and manage diverse skills and methods  to deliver results

Negotiation

Understand the others point of view

Make an objective and structure case with pros and cons

Understand the need to give and take

Understand and defend a position

People Development

Can work well within tested frameworks of development to identify others needs

Use personal experience to build skills in other people

Use informal and formal performance reviews to target needs for development

Understand and recognise people’s current career needs

Coach and give feedback  

Build development plans with others

Summary of role

The role will be responsible for overseeing the HR practices, processes and supporting the strategies of the organisation.

Responsibilities and accountabilities

·       Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy

·       Bridge management and employee relations by addressing performance issues, grievances or other such issues

·       Manage and support the recruitment and selection process with the Central Recruitment Team

·       Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and retainment of human capital

·       Nurture a positive and trusting working environment

·       Oversee and manage a performance management process that drives high performance to align with the business growth

·       Identify training needs and apply the relevant programmes (after identifying the cost and assessing return on investment)

·       Report to the Senior HRBP and provide decision support through HR Metrics

·       Ensure legal compliance throughout the Human Resource Management cycle

Qualifications, training and technical knowledge

Qualified to CIPD level or have relevant experience

Demonstrates a high level of influencing and persuasion skills at all levels

Self-management ability and project management skills

Ability and confidence to network

Full UK driving licence

Attributes and skills

·       People oriented and results driven

·       Knowledge of HR systems and databases

·       Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills

·       Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the business

·       Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a business unit or area

·       Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards of compliance

·       Good operational planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality

·       Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met

·       Ability to work with colleagues to deliver project and operational performance

·       Sound knowledge of construction practices and standards

·       Specialist knowledge in chosen field