Freelance Senior Site Manager

John Sisk & Son; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Senior Site Manager for a large-scale project in Manchester. The role involves overseeing site operations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction management and strong leadership skills, alongside relevant qualifications. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

Employer pension scheme

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses covered

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunities for professional and educational development

Qualifications

• Over ten years’ experience across various sectoral projects.
• Experience leading teams and delivering medium to large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of good industrial relations practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supervision of the construction site.
• Ensure adherence to HSEQS protocols at all times.
• Flag issues with Contract Management that could impact project delivery.

Skills

People Management

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Education

Degree or Diploma in a Construction-related subject

CSCS for Managers

SMSTS

First Aid at Work Certificate

Lifting Supervisor certification

Job description

Overview

The Senior Site Manager has overall responsibility for a specific site, typically a large-scale project. They are the construction leader on the ground, managing the day-to-day supervision of the construction site. They will monitor the preparation of the site prior to project launch and oversee the safe and efficient operation of the site throughout the construction phase.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

1. Participate in compiling the initial programme and maintain awareness of weekly targets.
2. Plan and oversee the site setup, ensuring facilities are in place prior to project launch.
3. Manage relationships with subcontractors onsite.
4. Ensure adherence to HSEQS protocols at all times.
5. Maintain quality control procedures.
6. Ensure the TWR is in place and up to date.
7. Monitor onsite energy and waste data.
8. Implement an efficient registration system for individuals entering and leaving the site.
9. Flag issues with Contract Management/Commercial Teams that could impact project delivery, such as materials, schedules, resources, H&S, costs, or delivery timelines.

Experience

1. Strong people management experience.
2. Knowledge of good industrial relations practices.
3. Ability to handle conflicting priorities and difficult stakeholders, especially subcontractors.
4. Excellent communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.
5. Proven ability to manage subcontractor supervision.
6. Over ten years’ experience across various sectoral projects.
7. Experience leading teams and delivering medium to large-scale projects.

Qualifications

1. Academic or professional industry-related qualification.
2. CSCS for Managers, SMSTS, CDM/PSCS Awareness, BBS, & S5 Q10 internal workshops.
3. First Aid at Work Certificate.
4. Lifting Supervisor certification.
5. Driving Licence.
6. Degree or Diploma in a Construction-related subject.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more).
• Employer pension scheme.
• Competitive mileage rate.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional and educational development.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, unlimited career growth, and a supportive environment.

Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for speculative CVs.

*The full job specification is available upon request.

At Sisk, we are committed to attracting diverse talent. We recognize the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can hinder remarkable candidates, especially from underrepresented backgrounds. We encourage you to showcase your transferable skills and apply, even if you don't meet every criterion. We want to hear your story.