Area Manager

Bee Construction Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee daily operations, manage site compliance, and communicate with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in site management, knowledge of health & safety regulations, and strong organizational skills. Benefits include a company van, laptop, and 23 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Laptop and phone provided

23 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management and health & safety compliance.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with clients and subcontractors.
• Ability to use Site Audit Pro (SAP) for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys on new jobs and manage all site operations.
• Order materials and manage waste on site effectively.
• Ensure quality control and health & safety compliance throughout the project.
• Conduct handovers with clients and subcontractors.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys on new jobs, including taking dilapidation photos, checking measurements against drawings, and identifying risks such as asbestos.
• Submit all survey information and photos via Site Audit Pro (SAP).
• Hold pre-start meetings with contractors to resolve issues before work begins and carry out site inductions for operatives on their first day.

Materials & Waste Management

• Order all required materials in advance to prevent delays.
• Arrange waste management, including skips and site clearances.

Site Management & Progress Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day running of operatives and subcontractors, resolving issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate site diaries and photo records, submitting daily updates via SAP.
• Monitor and adjust programmes as required, keeping management and clients informed of changes.
• Regularly visit all live sites, reporting detailed job progress on SAP.

Client & Subcontractor Communication

• Provide clients with regular updates on job progress and programme changes.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure work stays on schedule and any changes are communicated clearly.

Quality Control & Variations

• Monitor quality throughout the project, identifying and resolving snags early.
• Record and measure any variations with photographic evidence, submitting details via SAP for costing.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure all method statements, risk assessments, and site safety measures (e.g., PPE, welfare facilities, housekeeping) are in place and adhered to.
• Carry out weekly site inspections, toolbox talks, inductions, and permit checks for digging and hot works.
• Submit all health & safety documentation via SAP on a weekly basis (one per job per week).

Handover & Completion

• Conduct handovers with subcontractors and clients, ensuring snags are completed before final sign-off.
• Submit completion photos, Sat Notes, and all final documentation via SAP, returning hard copies to the office as required.

Benefits

• Company van and fuel card
• Laptop and phone provided
• 23 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays)