Outsourcing site labour on UK construction projects
When outsourcing site labour makes sense, what good looks like and how to structure it without losing control of the site.
Outsourcing done badly creates more problems than it solves
Outsourcing labour to a generalist agency typically means losing visibility of compliance, supervision and behaviours on site. The site manager ends up doing two jobs.
Done badly, outsourcing is just an extra layer between you and the operative.
Outsource the supply, keep the control
JJU runs outsourced labour as a managed service. You keep the site, the programme and the standards. We take the recruitment, compliance, supervision and replacement.
The operative on site is on our books, vetted by us, trained to your standard, but accountable to your site manager.
What we typically take off your plate
Recruitment and vetting of operatives
Compliance, tickets and right-to-work
Daily mobilisation and replacement cover
Working supervision on the gang
Payroll, invoicing and HR overhead
The benefit on the ground
Less HR and admin overhead
Faster mobilisation
Cleaner audit trail
Site manager focused on the work, not the agency
Single commercial relationship
Considering outsourcing your site labour?
We will scope it with you and propose a model.
JJU Construction, UK utilities and construction contractor. Call +44 7711 916470 or email joe.lynch@jjuconstruction.co.uk.