Construction and operations trustee

Help shape the future of the Lichfield Canal. We''re looking for a Construction and Operations Trustee to guide, oversee and champion the construction and operational activity that will bring our restoration plans to life. As a trustee, you''ll play a key role in turning strategy into practical, safe and achievable delivery. This is an opportunity to use your professional experience for a project with real community value, supporting volunteers and helping the Trust progress one of the region''s most ambitious heritage restorations. About the role The Construction and Operations Trustee leads the Trust''s construction and operational activity, ensuring our projects are well planned, buildable, safe and aligned with our long term restoration strategy. You''ll provide calm, informed oversight of methodology, materials, resources and costings, and guide projects from early scoping through to implementation. What you''ll be responsible for Strategy and planning: Develop and implement the Trust''s construction and maintenance strategy, ensuring our work supports the safe, sustainable restoration of the canal route. Construction leadership: Lead and coordinate construction activities, working closely with volunteer teams to plan, sequence and oversee day to day operations. Compliance and safety: Ensure all construction activity complies with current legislation, codes of practice and on site health and safety requirements, liaising with the Trust''s Health and Safety Lead as ..... full job details .....