Lead Construction Site Manager - Build & Refurbish (£5–30m)

Fawkes & Reece London; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a new build/refurbishment project in the UK. You will manage daily site operations, ensure safety, coordinate subcontractors and materials, and report progress weekly.

Responsibilities include verifying information flow with consultants, producing short-term programmes, and ensuring compliance with quality plans and RAMS. A strong background in traditional construction is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience as a site manager with a similar sized organisation
• 5 years as an assistant site manager with leading construction company
• Broad understanding of traditional construction
• Detailed knowledge of either site engineering or building finishes

Responsibilities

• Examines all construction information for accuracy, completeness and discrepancies, liaising with consultants and sub-contractors to ensure a satisfactory information flow in line with company information release schedule and technical queries
• Understands the contract programme, updates and tracks progress on a weekly basis using ASTA
• Produces short term programmes related to the main construction programme
• Manages materials procurement in line with project construction programme procurement schedule
• Manages and co-ordinates sub-contractors' attendance on site and ensures work is carried out in a timely manner
• Implements and maintains the quality test and inspection plans
• Ensures all works are carried out in accordance with Company procedures, project specifications, drawings and current regulations and standards and any non-conformances are dealt with promptly and effectively
• Ensures prospective sub-contractors are fully aware of quality standards and arrange pre-start meeting with sub-contractor and foreman prior to works commencing
• Manages 4P's in accordance with project requirements
• Completes site diary daily.
• Ensures prospective sub-contractors are fully aware of safety and environmental standards
• Obtains and comments on sub-contractors method statements, providing guidance where necessary to ensure safe working practices are implemented using RAMS appraisal sheet
• Produces risk and COSHH assessments and method statements seeking outside guidance as required

Education

ONC / HNC equivalent or trade background with a recognised progression through site management

Degree or MCIOB membership desired but not essential

Job description

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a new build/refurbishment project in the UK. You will manage daily site operations, ensure safety, coordinate subcontractors and materials, and report progress weekly.

Responsibilities include verifying information flow with consultants, producing short-term programmes, and ensuring compliance with quality plans and RAMS. A strong background in traditional construction is essential.