The Opportunity

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

We are looking for an Access Project manager to join our team at Devonport on a permanent basis. In this role you will be accountable for providing professional technical leadership of all access and containment works covered by KAEFER UK&I within projects at Devonport dockyard. You will have overall accountability of the technical management within the access and containment discipline.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Reviewing tender documentation for own specialism, coordinating with the other discipline Project Managers and Commercial team
• Coordination of site surveys liaising with the client, Various KAEFER management and Commercial team
• Supporting the commercial function with the preparation of quotes and tenders preparation, with specific knowledge focus of the divisional requirements
• Resolving technical issues in collaboration with Project & Package Managers, providing guidance with equipment and resource
• Developing compliance sheets and corresponding RAMS
• Planning and monitoring access and containment equipment inventory (asset register)
• Keeping updated on all new legislation and HSE guidelines and ensure that any safety legislation is cascaded down through the workforce
• Ensuring that all employees are aware of the high safety standards that are required by KAEFER and the client with regards to working on site
• Liaising with Project Managers, other members of the KAEFER team, and the client to co-ordinate labour resources to match work scope and budget
• Scaffold Division Training Matrix – the maintenance of competency and capability of staff (Succession Planning) coordinating updates with HSE Coordinator
• Instructing and guiding employees relative to the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment as necessary, to prepare and carry out work packages as required
• Induction process (entry onto site) for all new scaffold staff joiners liaising with HR, Training, and Stores Department
• All governance and HSE requirements are met

What You Will Bring

• In-depth knowledge of scaffolding regulations, codes of practice, and statutory requirements (e.g. NASC TG20, SG4, and Work at Height Regulations)
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation relevant to scaffolding and temporary access
• Knowledge of Industrial Services industry, Warship & Submarine platforms and Devonport dockyard (desirable)
• Experience in a Leadership and Management role
• Experience of managing conflict
• Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
• Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development
• Experience of working within Industrial Services sector or Marine industry
• ILM – Leadership and Management Certification (or equivalent) (desirable)
• DBS check and security clearance
• Flexibility to work outside of contracted hours

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

• Reliability

• Ambition

• Team Spirit

• Respect