Area Manager Yorkshire

We are recruiting for an Area Manager to be based out of our Yorkshire depot. Aptus continues its successful expansion, bringing our streamlined multi utility services to developments across the region.

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Area Manager will report direct to the Northeast & Yorkshire Regional Manager and the role is to lead operational construction activity within the Yorkshire area and ensure that business objectives are met efficiently

What you will be doing:

• Manage, guide and mentor a team of project managers within the area delivering portfolios of MU projects.
• Manage the stores function to ensure appropriate stock levels are available and delivery of materials enables business delivery.
• Oversee pre-construction activities in planning stages of new awards, liaise with estimating and design team to ensure full understanding of projects and attend project handover meetings.
• Communicate with developer contract managers/ technical engineers pre and during works on project.
• Produce construction plan for developments, to enable timely installation, connection and commission of all required utilities to meet client requirements.
• Observe programme meetings and advise on changes as required, notifying PMs of any changes.
• Drive productivity of PMs and teams for better commercial performance, through good planning and control of works.
• Demonstrate good practice of SHEQ, Operations, Delivery of Business and Customer excellence within region.
• Complete audit schedule as required and monitor PMs delivery of same.
• Maintain the professional image and values of the Company and uphold policies in line with the Quality Management System and the Health, Safety and Environmental Systems.
  Liaison with the commercial team to deliver projects most cost effectively but within specification.
• Prepare with PMs for monthly scheme reviews and ensure attendance.
• Assist Regional Manager with quarterly forecasting to enable business to accurately forward plan.

What we ask from you:

• Have a good understanding of the multi utility business processes and procedures
• Have some level of management experience in an operational role
• Be a good communicator at all levels
• Have the drive to improve business process delivery for the benefit of the client and business performance
• Demonstrate good commercial awareness
• Hold a full driving licence

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Job Type: Full time, Permanent Position

Location: Unit 2-4, New Court, Mildred Sylvester Way, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1TA

What’s next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face interview.