Location: National, Multi Site role (Bolton based 2/3 days per week)

Warburtons have achieved some exciting builds over recent years including three brand new distribution hubs, a state-of-the-art research and development centre through to building extensions to house the latest technology in bagel production.

We pride ourselves on investing and maintaining our manufacturing sites to the highest standards, ensuring we are one step ahead at all times!

Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.
 

The Recipe

We have an opportunity for a Construction Manager to lead and manage the company building programme working with Senior Management to deliver projects on budget and on time.  You’ll project manage new builds, existing expansion plans and productivity improvements for our Manufacturing sites throughout the UK.

Alongside overseeing construction projects you’ll be responsible for ensuring all buildings are compliant with current legislation, buildings are in a good state of repair, and will oversee the maintenance plan with the support of the Facilities Manager identifying any potential risks to the business.

You’ll be based in Bolton and be willing to travel to our other sites as projects require.

We are proud to be building our future and yours
 

Essential Ingredients

• You’ll have a relevant qualification within construction, for example: CIOB, CITB or equivalent
• Experience of managing a commercial or factory build / extension
• An understanding of the Planning and Building Regulations application process, understanding design footprints and space planning layouts
• Numerical and Analytical skills, able to prepare, manage and monitor budgets and CAPEX
• Excellent project management skills, able to organise and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to manage key stakeholders
   

The Role

• To support your success in this role, you’ll have excellent project management skills, and an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal (project team/sites) and external stakeholders (contractors/consultants). 
• You’ll be responsible for projects from the preparation of feasibility budgets, capex budgets and project schedules, right through to project completion. 
• Ideally, you’ll have an understanding of the relevant legislation (contract, Health and Safety legislation; CDM 2015; Planning and Building Regulation Approvals), to ensure all regulations are adhered to throughout the duration of the projects.
• Continuous improvement is championed, with the opportunity to drive improvements of processes and manage multiple construction projects that will help Warburtons deliver effective operations.
   

Extra Dough

And last, but by no means least, you'll want to know what your breads worth.

• Excellent Salary and Benefits
• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

About Us

As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.