Civil Site Manager

Suir Engineering; Beauly; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company Pension contributions

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Health Insurance contribution

Life and Disability cover

EAP for employees and families

Educational Assistance, CPD, Charter-

Job summary

Suir Engineering is seeking a Site Manager for an EP&R BESS project based in Beauly, Inverness. You will run all or part of a construction site, managing budgets, programme, procurement, subcontractors and quality from mobilisation through to commissioning.

The role requires a degree in construction management or related field, 10 years’ civil project experience and 5+ years in leadership, with SMSTS and CSCS certification. You’ll lead a safety‑driven team and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience on civil engineering projects
• 5+ years in a managerial role
• SMSTS certificate and CSCS card
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Strong understanding of building products, details and quality standards
• Ability to plan and see the big picture
• Experience with project documentation, risk management and reporting

Responsibilities

• Prepare the site and liaise with architects, engineers, buyers and planners
• Develop programme of work and project strategy
• Oversee all aspects from site mobilisation to commissioning
• Lead daily pre-start meetings and address risks
• Coordinate subcontractors and site workforce
• Plan deliveries and material storage to prevent problems
• Maintain health, safety and environment standards on site
• Produce progress reports and maintain site records
• Provide leadership and support to the team

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Health & safety

Communication

Strategic planning

Conflict management

Team motivation

Education

Degree in construction management / civil engineering / architecture

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for a Site Manager to join Suir Engineering. The position will be based on a EP&R BESS project in Beauly, Inverness

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

Overall Role Objective

The Site Manager will be responsible for running all or part of a construction site. This will include budgeting, organisation, implementation, and scheduling of the projects.

What you will be doing?

• Preparing the site and liaising with other construction professionals such as architects, engineers, buyers, estimators, [planners] and surveyors before construction work starts.
• Developing the programme of work and strategy for making the project happen.
• Overseeing all aspects of the construction project, from site mobilisation until commissioning stage. Activities will include material procurement, subcontractor management / workforce allocation and the management of quality.
• Leading daily pre-start meetings to discuss the activities for that day and ensure all associated risks are adequately addressed.
• Setting contractors to work, relaying design information from drawings, method statements and other relevant project documents.
• Planning to prevent problems on site before they occur, for example, planning the delivery and storage of equipment and materials.
• Manage and resolve any issues or conflicts during construction, implementing appropriate solutions and escalating when necessary.
• Monitoring progress, tracking milestones and reporting the information to the Project Manager.
• Having a presence on site to provide assistance to sub-contractors and monitor quality of workmanship and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including records of site activities, progress reports, change management and as-built drawings.
• Managing all aspects of Health & Safety and maintaining a good relationship with the internal HSE department.
• Communicating with a range of people including the client, subcontractors, suppliers, the public and the workforce.
• Foster a positive work environment, providing leadership, guidance and support to the team and encouraging productivity.
• Stay updated on industry trends, construction technologies and best practices, identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by your manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Qualifications / Skills Required

• Relevant degree / diploma or certificate in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field and/or time served on civil engineering projects (a minimum of 10 years experience required).
• 5+ years of experience in a managerial role.
• Valid SMSTS certificate along with the relevant CSCS card.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods, including thorough knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
• Familiarity with construction management software packages.
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Leadership and human resources management skills with a proven track record of building good relationships and motivating staff.
• Knowledge, experience and competence in all aspects of health, safety and the environment.

In return from Suir ….

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.

Our way of working

Our way of working is called the Suir Way, designed to help us continually improve. The benefit for employees is:

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

At Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset …. our People.