Construction Site Manager

Thatcher Associates; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable building contractor in the South Wales region is seeking a skilled Main Contracting Site Manager. The role involves managing substantial projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and timescales, and leading a multi-skilled team. Candidates should have significant experience in large-scale construction, relevant qualifications, and a strong commitment to health and safety. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on projects of at least £5 million.
• Exposure to new build projects and multi-story schemes.
• Ideally working for a large contractor.

Responsibilities

• Planning and estimating budgets and timescales.
• Contribute to work planning and manage project teams.
• Oversee implementation of health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Construction knowledge

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

SMSTS

CSCS CARD

First Aid Card

HNC/HND or construction degree

Job description

Main Contracting Site Manager required!

Thatcher Associates is currently working with an established and highly regarded Building Contractor who is looking to identify a driven and experienced Construction Site Manager to join their team.

Initially, you can expect to be part of a management team on a projects in excess of £15 - 40 million in value.

The Role

Typically, projects are predominantly new builds and some refurbishment projects with a focus on the education, extra care, commercial, residential, blue light, and healthcare sectors, up to £50 million in value. Projects managed by this office tend to be focused on the South Wales region within a commutable distance from the Cardiff area.

Responsibilities

• Planning and estimating for budgets and timescales;
• Contribute to work planning, and brief project teams, contractors and suppliers;
• Passing any extra work to be done within set timescales;
• Supply information to resolve disputes if they arise;
• Identify areas of concern and finding solutions for existing contracting processes;
• Overseeing health and safety is being implemented to appropriate standards.
• Manage the on site management team and oversee sub-contractors.

Skills

• You will have demonstrable experience leading, motivating a multi-skilled trade's team together;
• Able to think outside the box and to react quickly to issues that need resolving;
• A good organisational skill set;
• Being able to deliver quality to timescales required;
• A good knowledge and understanding of construction and issues such as building regulations and planning;
• Commercial awareness and an ability to establish and maintain good working relationships;
• Ability to work both on your own and as part of a team;
• A culture of continuous improvement to support.

Essential Requirements

• SMSTS;
• CSCS CARD;
• First Aid Card;
• HNC/ HND or construction degree or equivalent qualification or other recognized construction qualifications
• Ideally currently working for a large building contractor looking to work for an established regional building contractor and looking to make a move in to an environment where you can quickly progress your career.
• Proven experience working on projects of at least £5 million in value as a Site Manager
• Exposure to new build projects and multi-story schemes.

On Offer

As the successful applicant, you will not only benefit from a very competitive package and bonus scheme, but also become part of this close-knit team, and you will be offered potential career progression if this is something you wish to explore in the future.

How to Apply

If you think this opportunity is right for you and you want to know more, please apply now and submit your CV. Alternatively, you can contact Fiona Corbett at Thatcher Associates for a confidential chat