Acting as the main technical adviser on a
construction site for subcontractors, crafts people
and operatives;
Setting out, leveling and surveying the site;
Checking plans, drawings and quantities for
accuracy of calculations;
Ensuring that all materials used and work
performed are as per specifications;
Overseeing the selection and requisition of
materials and plant;
Agreeing a price for materials, and making costeffective
solutions and proposals for the intended
project;
Managing, monitoring and interpreting the
contract design documents supplied by the client
or architect;
Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors,
supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the
general workforce involved in the project;
Liaising with the local authority (where
appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance
with local construction regulations and by-laws;
Liaising with clients and their representatives
(architects, engineers and surveyors), including
attending regular meetings to keep them
informed of progress;
Day-to-day management of the site, including
supervising and monitoring the site labour force
and the work of any subcontractors;
Planning the work and efficiently organizing the
plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed
deadlines;
Overseeing quality control and health and safety
matters on site
Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties
and other problems that may arise.
