ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.
We have had a hand in some of the world's most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.
In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.
Job Title: Senior Site Manager
Reports To: Senior Project Manager
Business Unit: UK Construction
Office Location: Birmingham
Project Location:Coventry
Construction North is part of the UK Construction business and includes the Midlands, the North and Scotland. Projects on average range between £5 - £50 million and are primarily based in the Public Sector with some projects in the Private Sector. Sectors include Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial offices.
Role Purpose
To deliver a quality service and product to our clients in line with the project goals by working with the project team and applying ISG culture, systems and procedures. Specifically, to manage the building services engineering design/installation process and to minimise risks associated with this to the project and to the company.
Key Accountabilities
Communication & Leadership
To work in close cooperation with the ISG Project Manager/Director, Design manger, Building Services Manager and commercial team on all aspects of the construction project.
To offer high level strategic thinking at a project level and communicate this throughout the project team.
To produce precise and succinct project reports for both internal and external distribution
To chair trade contractor meetings
To proactively maintain and support the marketing relationships with external professionals and clients
Health & Safety
Take a lead role for Health & Safety in accordance with the minimum standards set out in the Regions Management System
Proactively work with the Health & Safety department to ensure standards are maintained and full compliance with the safety management system is achieved
To work closely with the Construction team and Health & Safety manager in planning the works
Maintain an up to date knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
Actively promote health and safety best practice
Commercial
Work in close cooperation with the project commercial team
Contribute to detailed package scoping documents for subcontract procurement.
Ensure contract communications are carried out in a professional and contractually correct manner.
Ensure proper project record keeping is maintained.
Planning
Develop and continually monitor detailed contract programmes in conjunction with the project planner
To develop and monitor short term works programmes, e.g. area or trade specific.
To carry out forward planning exercises identifying constraints that could affect the programme / project and formulate solutions.
To produce logistic plans and method statements
Technical & Design
To identify problems and offer solutions prior to and during construction
To review design and shop drawings and contribute where necessary, liaising with the relevant design teams.
To suggest trade contractors, systems and manufacturers for team appraisal
Have a good understanding of M&E systems and their integration with building trades.
To be conversant with common management and programming software and proactively engage in new, relevant computer technology.
Quality
Be suitably experienced to recognise quality issues on site and be able to implement rectification measures.
Interpret specifications and ensure compliance on site
Implement ISG's Zero Defects and Customer Experience Initiatives
Promote the company quality test and inspection procedure at all levels and ensure project compliance.
Skills & Experience
Previous experience of successfully carrying out similar roles to a high quality. Management experience in construction industry
Comprehensive awareness of health & safety, CDM and environmental legislation and good practice
IOSH Managing Safely or CITB equivalent (Minimum)
General knowledge of contracts (Minimum)
General knowledge of IT (MS Office, Power project and/or Asta, Web based document sharing etc.) (Minimum)
In addition to general knowledge of common building and service trade, has greater in-depth knowledge and expertise in some specific areas e.g. joinery, cable wall systems, security
Key communication skills necessary to maintain and develop client relationships.
Key skills in project planning and time management and effective communication to manage site-based project personnel.
Experienced in running effective and productive meetings with a range of key stakeholders, internal and external
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Qualifications
Recognised qualification, preferably in construction management, structural or civil engineering.
HNC in Construction / Building (Minimum)
BSc / NVQ 5 (Preferred)
MCIOB (Preferred)
CSCS Contract Manager's Card
IOSH Managing Safely or CITB equivalent (Minimum)
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Ongoing career development and accredited learning
Annual recognition and values awards
Global employee assistance program
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways
As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)
Volunteer day
Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office
Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week
Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable
Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone's invited
If you'd like to speak to the Talent Acquisition team, please contact tateam@isgltd.com below for more details.