Planning Construction Projects - General Personnel Flashcards

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What does an administrator do?

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An Administrator books appointments, reads letters and emails and sends letters and emails.

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What do administrators produce?

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Administrators produce reports on progress, emails and letters.

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What responsibilities does an administrator have?

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Administrators have the following responsibilities -
Ensure communication in the organisation.
Ensure reports and spreadsheets are up to date and get to the people who need them.
Remain approachable and collaborate with colleagues.

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What does the Finance Officer do?

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The finance officer works out profit margins and turnover.They analyse what has been bought and what needs to be bought. They manage the funds for the project and make sure enough is available.

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What does a Financial Officer produce?

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A Financial Officer produces financial reports and spreadsheets.

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What responsibilities does a Financial officer have?

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The responsibilities of a Financial Officer are -
To produce reports of all projects.
Ensure that cash flow is accurately forecast so there is enough money to pay for staff and materials.
Lead on finance and keep the managers and directors up to date.

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What does the Public Liaison Officer do?

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The Public Liaison Officer is the public face of the company. They communicate with the client, stakeholders and the public. They will go on radio and T.V and represent the company. They will also manage the social media accounts.

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What does the Public Liaison Officer produce?

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The Public Liaison Officer produces press statements and press releases.

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What responsibilities does the Public Liaison Officer have?

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The public Liaison Officer has the following responsibilities -
Ensure the company is public facing and accountable in the press and social media and to stakeholders and the public.
make sure press releases are approved by the board.
Ensure a positive and consistent image of the company.

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What does a Procurement Officer do?

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The Procurement Officer will employ tradespeople and suppliers for projects. In most projects this is covered by the Quantity Surveyor.

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What does a Procurement Officer produce?

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A Procurement Officer produces records of quotations of the work carried out and value for money reports on projects.

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What responsibilities does a Procurement Officer have?

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The Procurement Officer has the following responsibilities -
Make sure suppliers are aware of the project - 200 mile radius.
Follow the rules of UK procurement law.
remain accountable for procurement decisions.
Show the project is value for money.

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What does a Caterer do?

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A Caterer provides meals and drinks to the personnel within a budget.

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What does a Caterer produce?

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A Caterer produces meals, snacks and drinks.

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What are the responsibilities for a Caterer?

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The responsibilities of a Caterer are -
Work to the highest standard of food hygiene and safety.
Offer food that is balanced and nutritious.
Ensure food handlers are trained in food safety.

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What do Security do?

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Security monitor the building for security risks using surveillance systems and a strong physical presence.

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What do Security produce?

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Security produce specialist plans for the safety of each business.

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What responsibilities do Security have?

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Security have the following responsibilities -
Ensure sites have a secure perimeter.
Projects valued at more than 5m - 24 hour, 365 day surveillance. A guard 10 weeks before the project starts.
Projects valued at less than 5m - provide outside hours alarm system with a guard reaching the site in 20 mins.
protect the interests of the company at all times by ensuring site safety.

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What is a refurbishment?

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A refurbishment is where an existing building is improved. It might have it purpose changed.

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What is an extension?

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An extension is where a building is made bigger.