Construction Site Manager

NRL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Major UK energy project

Supportive safety culture

Job summary

FJ Booth is seeking a Construction Site Manager for a London-based, site-based role on a major Waste to Energy project. You will lead on-site construction activities, coordinate steelwork erection, manage labour and subcontractors, and ensure delivery against the programme with strong HSE compliance.

The role expects proven site management experience, read drawings and RAMS, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to resolve issues on a fast-paced site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager or Senior Site Supervisor.
• Experience in structural steelwork, heavy engineering or major energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of steel erection and site activities.
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and programmes.
• Strong planning and leadership skills.
• Proactive problem-solving on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all construction activities on site.
• Plan and manage steelwork erection and related activities.
• Coordinate labour, supervision and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme.
• Liaise with client, principal contractor and stakeholders.
• Ensure works meet drawings, RAMS and project requirements.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental performance.
• Coordinate permits, lifting operations and interfaces with other contractors.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Health & safety

Education

SMSTS/CSCS management card

CCNSG Safety Passport

First Aid qualification

Relevant construction/engineering/management qualification

Job description

Construction Site Manager – Waste to Energy Project

Salary/Rate: Competitive rate, dependent on experience.

Location and Working Pattern: London – site-based, full-time, project appointment.

Job Type: Full-time, Project Based.

• Manage and coordinate all FJ Booth construction activities on site.
• Plan and manage structural steelwork erection and associated construction activities.
• Manage site labour, supervision and subcontractors to ensure works are adequately resourced.
• Coordinate daily and weekly work activities against the construction programme.
• Monitor progress and identify potential delays, constraints and resource requirements.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, engineering, fabrication and commercial teams.
• Liaise professionally with the client, Principal Contractor, other subcontractors and relevant site stakeholders.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, RAMS and project requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Ensure site teams comply with company and project-specific HSE procedures.
• Coordinate permits, lifting operations, access requirements and interfaces with other contractors.
• Ensure appropriate toolbox talks, briefings and site communications are undertaken.
• Monitor workmanship and quality, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
• Coordinate deliveries, materials, plant and equipment to support the programme.
• Manage changes and site issues, ensuring relevant information is communicated to the Project Manager and commercial team.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress information and supporting documentation.
• Support the identification and recording of variations and additional works.
• Attend client, coordination, progress and planning meetings as required.
• Promote a professional, solutions-focused approach across the site team.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Site Supervisor.
• Experience within structural steelwork, heavy engineering, industrial construction, energy, petrochemical or similar major projects.
• Strong understanding of structural steel erection and associated site activities.
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Experience working with RAMS, permits and site-specific safe systems of work.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to set clear expectations and maintain standards.
• Confident communication skills when dealing with clients, contractors, site teams and senior management.
• A proactive and practical approach to resolving site issues.

Qualifications

• SMSTSCSCS – appropriate management-level card
• CCNSG Safety Passport, where required by the project
• First Aid qualification
• Relevant construction, engineering or management qualification would be advantageous
• Experience of lifting operations, temporary works and other relevant site management responsibilities would also be beneficial

Benefits

• Competitive rate, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a major UK energy infrastructure project.
• Supportive working environment with strong safety culture.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.