-Acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives;
Setting out, levelling 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 cost-effective 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;
-Communicating 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;