Brightwake Fabrications are primarily specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of structural and secondary steelwork solutions for a wide range of customers and developments.
We are currently looking for a General Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the Group Manging Director, they will oversee the operational management of both on site and workshop activities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and in budget following all agreed process and legislation. Key responsibilities include:
· To be the main point of contact for the customer once contracts have been signed and agreed.
· Liaising with clients for project timescales and plans (programming). Relaying any changes that require contractual or cost changes to the Commercial Manager.
· Liaising with suppliers for prices and lead times.
· Conducting site visits in collaboration with the H&S Manager, where necessary, ensuring that any issues are dealt with in a timely and professional manner to ensure the smooth progression of projects.
· Revision on quotes in the absence of the Commercial Manager
· Oversight of the daily running of any site works
· Compiling a bi-weekly report of all current enquiries, current projects, contractual variations, future projects and operational issues for the Group Directors.
· Assisting with writing RAMS as required.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a similar role and ideally an Engineering qualification along with any of the following: CSCS, SMSTS, IPAF, PASMA and, IOSH Managing Safety. With the ability to read fabrication drawings and manage budgets you must be able to demonstrate excellent Microsoft office skills, working knowledge of structural and architectural metalwork, safe working practices for fabrication workshop and on site installations and have a working knowledge of CE/UKCA Quality Systems.
If you want to join a team that is continuously looking at ways to improve then apply for this role by sending a covering letter and CV to hr@brightwake.co.uk
Closing date for applications – Friday 25 July 2025
We are an equal opportunities employer
To view our Recruitment Policy, please visit www.brightwake.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: FABGM202

Please refer the Job description for details