Construction Site Manager

nZero Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Banbury is seeking a Construction Site Manager to oversee on-site activities for high-profile projects. You will manage subcontractors, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinate daily site operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in construction management, particularly in the petrochemical sector, and holds relevant certifications. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction site management, preferably in petrochem or gas sector.
• Understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations and BS 5975.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site construction activities for a high profile project.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate day-to-day site operations and reporting.

Skills

Construction site management

CDM regulations knowledge

Leadership

Health & safety best practices

Problem-solving skills

Education

SMSTS certification

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Temporary Works Coordinator certification

EUSR / SHEA Gas registration

Job description

Job Title: Construction Site Manager

Working Hours: 40 hours Monday-Friday (with flexibility to meet site demands)

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 - but requires occasional travel to the Head Office in Cheshire (CH65 4LX)

12 months Fixed Term Contract

As a Site Construction Manager at nZero, you will be responsible for the on-site management of construction activities for a high profile project, managing subcontractors, direct labour, and client relationships to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of works. You will ensure all activities comply with current CDM regulations, HSE requirements, Temporary Works procedures in accordance with BS 5975 code of practice and all works delivered to the contract programme. You will also be responsible for producing and implementing daily work plans to ensure all stakeholders have visibility of progress of the site works, coordinating on-site operations, and reporting progress to the Project Manager.

Duties

The Site Construction Manager is expected to:

• Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 Regulations and promote a strong health & safety culture on-site.
• Oversee Temporary Works Coordination, ensuring designs, approvals, and installations comply with safety and engineering standards.
• Lead and coordinate all day-to-day site activities, create and maintain daily workplans for all activities, ensuring smooth execution of the construction programme.
• Maintain high standards of quality, efficiency, and risk management in all site operations.
• Act as the key point of contact between the sub-contractors, site team, project management, designers, and external stakeholders.

Mandatory Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive proven experience in construction site management preferably within the Petrochem/gas sector, with a strong emphasis on CDM and Temporary Works Coordination.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and BS 5975 code of practice.
• Mechanical pipework, civils background would be beneficial.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety best practices and risk management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Mandatory Qualifications & Training:

• EUSR / SHEA Gas registration
• Valid full UK driving license
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) Certification
• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely
• First Aid at Work Certification (3 Day course)
• CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test
• Valid full UK driving license