Advanced Craftsperson - Old Oak Common

Balfour Beatty; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty seeks a skilled Site Manager for a unique construction project in Berkshire. The role involves overseeing site activities, managing subcontractors, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and a strong background in construction management, focusing on high-spec fit-out works.

Benefits

Smart working options with up to 40% remote work

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies including full pay for maternity/adoption leave

Pension and share incentive plans

Volunteering leave and recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager in complex construction projects.
• Strong background in internal fit-out.
• Proactive, organized, and committed to health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site activities on a live construction project.
• Manage sub-contractors and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and solve problems during project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Card

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Job No. BBUK13863

Site Manager - ReadingProject Management

Reading

Permanent

About the role

We're looking for a skilled and reliable Site Manager join our team on a unique and technically challenging construction project within the Defence sector in Berkshire. If you have experience overseeing high-quality fit-out works and enjoy working in a collaborative, well structured environment, this could the right role for you
You'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day operations on site, making sure that everything runs smoothly, safely, and to high standard. Working closely with the wider project team, sub contractors and client representatives, you'll help bring complex plans to life - with a strong focus on fit-out works and attention to detail

What you'll be doing

You'll be:

• Overseeing the daily site activity on a live construction project within a secure environment
• Managing sub contactors and trades during the fit-out and finishing phases
• Ensuring safety, quality and environmental standards are consistently met
• Monitoring progress, solving problems and keeping things on track
• Working with the project team to meet key milestones and deliver great results

Who we're looking for

You'll have:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager on complex or high-spec construction projects
• A strong background in internal fit-out, ideally within defence, commercial or technical environments
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications
• A proactive and organised approach with a strong commitment to health & safety
• Eligibility for UK security clearance (BPSS / SC)

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

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  Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]