Externals Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential development is seeking an experienced Externals Site Manager to oversee a significant project involving 800 units. This role demands a proactive individual who will manage groundworks and external finishes, ensuring compliance with British Standards and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the construction process. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with subcontractors and regulatory bodies, driving the project to successful completion. With a competitive salary and attractive benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

28 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required.
• Relevant certifications like CSCS and SMSTS are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor quality standards on site for all works.
• Review subcontract ITPs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Host weekly subcontract meetings to address non-conformance.

Skills

Site Management

Groundworks

Quality Control

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS Certificate

First Aid at Work Certificate

Job description

An experienced Externals Site Manager with a Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is required by Residential development business to work as part of a team on a development of 800 units in total.

This particular position will report into a Project Manager on 2 x RC Frame Blocks.

As externals Site Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Groundworks
• RC Frame, Brickwork / Rain Screen Cladding
• Brickwork façade
• Bolt on balconies
• waterproofing
• cladding work

Key Responsibilities:

• Review all subcontract ITP’s to ensure they are robust and complete before any works commence
• Manage, monitor and establish standards of quality on site for all installed works before, during and after the works
• Ensure all materials being installed are correctly, as per detail and are compliant with British Standards, LABC and Building Control. Any defects raised are to be closed out within the allotted time frame
• Monitor and report against the Contract Programme on a weekly basis. The Contract Programme is to be used to plan construction works as well as procurement of materials, design and subcontractors
• Create and distribute 6 week short term programmes to site team and subcontractors. Monitor weekly and follow the necessary process for non-conformance from both team members and subcontractors
• Host weekly subcontract meetings to monitor and record programme as well as Health & Safety and Quality. Any non-conformance is to be dealt with quickly and effectively to reduce the impact on the contract programme
• Initiate and attend inspections by LABC, Building Control and any other necessary regulatory institutions
• Attend all client meetings and actively be involved in all discussion. Any items raised are to be closed out and/or delegated to other team members
• Attend client representative inspections and action any defects/queries raised

The candidate must have the following:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Appropriate CSCS card
• SMSTS certificate
• First Aid at Work certificate
• Valid driving licens

On Offer:

• Salary of between £55,000 – £65,000 per annum
• £5,000 car allowance
• Pension
• Healthcare
• 28 days annual leave
• Bonus scheme