Labour Manager - Wales - #1637955
Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd
Date: 1 week ago
City: Cardiff
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

About Danny Sullivan GroupDanny Sullivan Group is a leading provider of skilled labour solutions within the civil engineering and construction industry. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for our employees. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, dedication to safety, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Role Purpose: As a Labour Manager, you will play a key role in managing labour operations, acting as a vital link between clients, recruitment teams, and site workers. You will oversee workforce planning, recruitment coordination, compliance, and client relationship management across assigned projects or sites. Your role will ensure seamless labour operations and strong site engagement to meet the needs of both clients and workers effectively. Key Responsibilities:
- Workforce Management:
- Oversee incoming and existing labour allocations across designated projects/sites.
- Engage with site supervisors, foremen, and works managers to ensure smooth workforce deployment.
- Act as the primary liaison between recruitment teams and clients to fulfil resourcing needs.
- Site & Employee Engagement:
- Maintain regular engagement with workers on-site, ensuring well-being and performance.
- Address day-to-day queries from both clients and workers, proactively resolving challenges.
- Conduct toolbox talks and health & safety briefings as required.
- Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Support the recruitment team in identifying, screening, and selecting qualified candidates.
- Ensure new starters have completed required site inductions and compliance processes.
- Verify right-to-work documentation and PPE compliance for all new hires.
- Compliance & Administration:
- Oversee reference checks and ensure applicant suitability before client submission.
- Manage site training matrix updates and coordinate workforce holiday schedules.
- Communicate leavers and internal site transfers to the Regional Support Partner.
- Client & Stakeholder Management:
- Maintain regular contact with clients, providing recruitment updates and workforce planning insights.
- Deliver weekly reports on site engagement, labour performance, and key workforce metrics.
- Ensure all DSG processes align with health, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
- Proven experience in the civil engineering or construction industry.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Project-related documentation and workforce reports.
- Weekly diary reports and labour allocation updates.
- Site engagement and compliance reports.
- Key client labour meetings and workforce planning reviews.
- Accident & Life Assurance – Provided through B+CE after 3 months of employment.
- Generous Annual Leave – 26 days of holiday per year (pro-rated in the first year).
- Pension Scheme – Auto-enrolment with People’s Pension (3% employer, 5% employee contribution) after 3 months.
- Training & Development – We invest in our people, offering job-specific training and career development opportunities.
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