Emanuel Whittaker secures share of Salix Homes multi-million pound investment plan
Feb 19, 2015
Pictured left to right: Mark Foster, head of property services at Salix Homes; Simon Harrison, managing director at A.Connolly; John Gallagher, contracts director at Emanuel Whittaker; Simon Stott, contracts manager at Seddon and Mike Brogan, CEO of Procure Plus.
Emanuel Whittaker have been awarded a share of a multi-million pound contract to transform social housing in Salford.
Salix Homes, which manages 8,500 homes across central Salford, has announced its three principal contractors to deliver its £22m investment programme over the next two years
Greater Manchester-based firms Emanuel Whittaker, Seddon and A.Connolly Ltd, have been named as the three main contractors to lead the ambitious improvement programme to 2,200 homes across the city.
As part of the investment scheme 1,100 homes will get new kitchens, 600 will get new bathrooms, 850 will get new windows and 800 will get new doors.
All three firms have been handed an equal share of the contract with Emanuel Whittaker named as the main contractor for the ambitious revamp at Canon Green Court in Broughton, which will undergo a £2.9m makeover; while A.Connolly Ltd, based in Wigan, will lead the improvements on more than 300 homes on the South Ordsall Estate and the Gerald Road Estate in Charlestown, and Seddon, which has offices based in Bolton, taking the lead on the £7m transformation of ageing tower block trio Mulberry, Magnolia and Sycamore Court on Pendleton’s Broadwalk Estate.
The two-year investment programme is the first phase of a £75million project over the next five years made possible thanks to tenants voting to transfer ownership of their homes from Salford City Council to Salix Homes.
Lee Sugden, chief executive at Salix Homes, said: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of our three principal contractors to work alongside Salix Homes to deliver our significant investment plans for Salford.
“We have worked very closely with our tenants throughout the procurement process. Our chosen contractors all have an excellent track record and consistently high levels of customer satisfaction, so we are confident they will help us deliver on our promise to create the homes and communities that the people of this great city deserve.
“It is a priority for Salix Homes that every contract should have a wider, positive impact on the community, which is why for every £1m invested; our contractors will guarantee to create two apprenticeships for local people.”
The improvement scheme is the continuation of a major programme to improve all 8,500 homes currently managed by Salix Homes and bring every property up to the Government’s Decent Homes standard by 2020.
John Gallaher, Emanuel Whittaker contracts director, added: “We have enjoyed a long and mutually rewarding relationship with Salix Homes and so we are particularly pleased to be working together again in the future. This contract also secures employment and training opportunities for our teams in Salford.”
The transfer of homes from the council to Salix Homes is expected the take place at the end of March, and the first phase of improvement work will begin in spring.
Vacancy Announcement – HS&E Advisor
Feb 10, 2015Emanuel Whittaker are looking to appoint a highly motivated individual to support our existing health & safety team and contribute to the successful management of our companies health and safety policy and our ongoing compliance (both at head office and on site) with the Health and Safety at Work Act and our own internal procedures.
This is a permanent role based at our Rochdale Road offices and reporting to the HS&E Manager.
You will be responsible for managing all aspects of HS&E issues, including:
- Proactively managing the company health and safety policy
- Ensuring compliance, both at head office and on site, with HSAWA and company procedures
- Keeping up to date with developments on health and safety within the industry
- Preparing project specific CDM paperwork
- Ensuring health and safety documentation is properly archived
- Delivering health and safety training
- Carrying out site HS&E audits, advising on health and safety matters and reporting findings
- Evaluating subcontractors for entry onto approved subcontractor database
- Preparing for and participating in quarterly Company health and safety meetings
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Essential Attributes
- Hold or be working / committed to working towards a NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or above)
- CSCS card ownership
- Understanding of undertaking Risk Assessments & writing Safe Working Procedures
- Understanding of creating Construction Phase Plans and compiling Health & Safety Files
- Experience of undertaking Site Audits on live construction sites
- Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical & interpersonal skills
- Competent user of Microsoft Word packages
Preferable Attributes
- Experience of working for a social housing refurbishment contractor
- Experience of KPI Data Collection & Report Writing
- Experience of undertaking Scaffolding Safety Inspections
- Experience of Delivering In-House Training Courses & Tool Box Talks
- Understanding of undertaking COSHH Assessments
- Experience of Fire Safety Management
It should be noted that applications are encouraged from candidates who may not currently have experience of working at HS&E Advisor level, as full support will be offered in terms of your future development and progression into the role.
Package
An attractive package including negotiable salary and company vehicle is offered. Working hours will be 8am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Applications
Applications should be made in writing along with a copy of your current CV to Anna Whittaker (anna@emanuel-whittaker.co.uk) on or before 17th February 2015.
Emanuel Whittaker Annual Golf Day Raises £2000 for DR Kershaws Hospice
Aug 22, 2014Emanuel Whittaker’s recent charity golf day has raised over £2,000 for Dr Kershaws Hospice.
From left:Clive Newton (Managing Director – Emanuel Whittaker Ltd); Simon Marsh (Avonside Group Limited); John Gallagher (Contracts Director – Emanuel Whittaker Ltd); Paul Duff (Avonside Group Limited); Rob Gillespie (Avonside Group Limited); Chris Gillespie (Avonside Group Limited)
Emanuel Whittaker Facilities Manager Phil Peacock and Contracts Administrator Sandra Newton organised the day. Phil said: “We would like to pass on our huge thanks to everyone who supported this event, especially our sponsors who were predominantly subcontractors and suppliers from Oldham and the surrounding area.”
Ten teams of four players joined in the fun at Saddleworth Golf Club and the day was won by Heywood based Avonside Group Limited
Phil added: “It was a great day for everyone involved and thankfully the weather held out. Both players and sponsors have been incredibly generous with their time and money and even found extra cash to add to the evening raffle.”
The Emanuel Whittaker Golf Day was first held in 2012 as part of the company’s 175 anniversary year celebrations. It was so successful the company have made it an annual event and if you are interested in supporting the event in 2015 get in touch @emanuel_whittak
New Operations Manager for Emanuel Whittaker
Jun 6, 2014
47 year old Paul Hughes has joined Oldham based construction and regeneration specialist Emanuel Whittaker as Operations Manager.
Paul has worked in the construction industry for 30 years, and most recently as an Area Director for the past ten years.
He joins the Company with a wealth of experience in the Social Housing and Public sector and has a track record of delivering Partnership projects to a high quality whilst maintaining high levels of Customer Service.
Managing Director of Emanuel Whittaker, Clive Newton, said, ‘’We are delighted to welcome Paul to Emanuel Whittaker; it comes at a great time for us. Despite the challenges that face the industry we have managed to retain an enviable forward order book and all of our loyal customers are continuing to work with us to deliver their investment programmes. We felt the time was right to strengthen the team and put us in even better shape for the future’’.
Commenting on the appointment Paul said, ’’When the opportunity arose to join Emanuel Whittaker I had no hesitation in taking up the offer. It’s a great fit for me, in terms of the people, the way of doing business, the type of work and the client base. The company has an excellent reputation and has managed to retain many of the traditional values that sets it apart from its competitors. I’m really looking forward to working with the team’’.
Paul joins in the 177th year of trading, with the business still located on its original site on Rochdale Road in Oldham. Its customers include City West, Community Gateway, First Choice Homes Oldham , Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, Salix Homes, Southways Housing Trust, Stockport Homes, Symphony Group , Together Group and Your Housing .
Oldham apprentices take the lead
May 23, 2014
Emanuel Whittaker apprentices have become the first in the country to enrol on a new qualification to support the construction industry.
The External Wall Insulation (NVQ Level 3) has been launched by North West based regeneration consortium Procure Plus which has worked with Trinity Business Training Group, representatives from housing provider Salix Homes and the awarding body, GQA, to develop the criteria for the qualification before receiving approval from Ofqual.
Apprentices Matt Casey, 22, and Rachel Howarth, 24, have been employed by Emanuel Whittaker for several years and according to Lee Bradbury, Health, Safety and Environment Manager for the company, both are great representatives of our award winning apprenticeship scheme.
“Rachel and Matt are passionate about their work and have always been committed to their training,” he said. “We are thrilled they are the first in the country to take advantage of this qualification which meets industry demand for the supply of insulation that reduces carbon emissions. The qualification will play a significant part in their career progression.”
Matt and Rachel have already completed Level 1 and 2 of the qualification and have been honing their skills on tower blocks across Salford with social housing provider Salix Homes as part of its multi-million pound Decent Homes improvement programme.
Colin Goodall, investment delivery manager at Salix Homes (pictured back right), said: “We are carrying out major refurbishments at our tower blocks, but we initially found there was a real skills shortage and we struggled to find tradesman who were qualified in external wall insulation, which is essential to make people’s homes energy efficient.
“We worked with our partners to launch this new qualification and generate a workforce of home-grown talent who could deliver this specialist skill. Matt and Rachel were among the first cohort of apprentices and I’m delighted they are now making history and going on to complete the next level of this much-needed qualification.”
The scheme is expected to be rolled out nationally due to demand from contractors and training providers for higher level insulation qualifications.
Mark Wilson (pictured front middle) is responsible for apprentice and trainee development at Procure Plus. He said: “It is a true achievement to have created this new qualification in partnership with our members that will support the construction industry as well as develop new career opportunities for qualified operatives in the construction sector.”
Emanuel Whittaker has a pool of apprentices engaged through its relationship with Procure Plus and has won several awards because of its commitment to training young people. In its 175 year history the company has supported over 700 apprentices.