Freelance Site Manager

Carnell Support Services Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Site Manager to oversee operations across various sites in the UK. This role is pivotal in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will bridge the gap between site operations and office management, requiring strong IT and communication skills, alongside the ability to lead diverse teams. The company values a safe and inclusive environment, offering a range of benefits including a company vehicle, pension scheme, and a commitment to employee wellbeing. If you are passionate about making a difference in the construction sector, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Mobile Phone

Laptop

PPE

Pension Scheme

Online Rewards Platform

Group Income Protection

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Experience in Site Management within Highways/Civil Engineering.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is carried out to required specifications and standards.
• Conduct weekly SHE inspections and maintain safety protocols.
• Coach new starters and manage daily site operations.

Skills

Site Management

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Legislation Understanding

Education

SMSTS Certification

Tools

PPE

Mobile

Laptop

Company Vehicle

Job description

Carnell are seeking an experienced Site Manager to work on our sites across the UK.

The successful candidate will have an important role in delivery of the work programme to the client to time, cost and quality. The role holder is responsible for the day to day running of site.

The Site Manager takes responsibility for the safety, quality and environmental elements of the work being undertaken they essentially provide the bridge between site operations and office-based management. As such the role holder needs excellent IT skills, communication skills, and the ability to lead multi discipline site teams.

The role holder must be flexible and able to work away from home when required, undertake duties at night and on weekends to provide cover for the supervisor and to do overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities –but not limited to:

• Ensure all work is carried out to the required specification and standard and in line with CDM 2015.
• Undertake and record weekly SHE inspections.
• Ensuring that appropriate method statements, risk assessments, permits etc are in place.
• Deliver start of shift briefings including any Toolbox Talks/ Safety Briefings as required.
• Ensuring that all plant, machinery, and equipment (including hired) is fit for purpose and that the required daily inspections are carried out.
• Keep PM / CM informed daily of any changes to works scope.
• Coach and look after new starters.
• Complete Daily Diaries detailing plant and labour used, site conditions, progress of works delivered, and any incidents/ issues escalated.
• Ensure resource levels (materials) on site are maintained to correct levels.
  

Person Specification

• Site Management experience within Highways / Civil Engineering.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• SMSTS.

Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile, laptop and PPE are all provided. Pension Scheme. Online rewards platform with over 900+ retailers. Group Income Protection. Death in Service.

Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all.

We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish. We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people.

These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.