M&E Site Manager

GRAHAM Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Site Manager to oversee major construction projects in Oxford. The role involves managing Mechanical & Electrical works, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering high-quality results within specified timelines. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong technical knowledge, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in construction or trade roles.
• Full UK drivers licence is essential.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects of various scope.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Mechanical & Electrical works, refurbishments, and installations.
• Manage compliance and health & safety on site.
• Update project reports and manage resources effectively.

Skills

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical and high voltage works knowledge

Health & Safety Induction

Leadership and people management skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical and electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

At GRAHAM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier. We are seeking a Site Manager to join us to help us create a hassle free environment for our clients and engineers.

Energized by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are an experienced Site Manager with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.

The Site Manager will oversee Mechanical & Electrical works, refurbishments, new installations and minor works projects ranging from values of £25k-1m.

• Location: UKRI, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory , Harwell, Oxford
• Hours Per Week:Monday - Friday , 40 Hours
• Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

The Site Manager shall:

• Attend Client / progress / briefing meetings
• Update contractor project reports/programmes/Site diaries in advance of meets
• Attend progress meetings and developing progress report for senior management and or meetings
• Drive daily progress on project/s
• Work with the design team to develop designs
• Deliver and schedule works with direct labour and sub-contractors
• Attend Pre Start meetings
• Manage and ensure H&S on site including inductions of GRAHAM staff and Subcontractors
• Record Site events and conditions
• Ensure all Company Procedures are being complied with
• Liaise with the client and end users to make sure they are kept up to date with progress and requirements
• Ensure all works are completed to high quality
• Manage Works on site including staff & Subcontractor management
• Manage works to deliver to programme
• Self-snag works prior to completion of works
• Collate material orders and issue to project manager and project support for ordering
• Report to senior management
• Assist in the completion O&M manuals on completion of projects

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

Essential Criteria

1. Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
2. Demonstrate relevant previous experience in a similar role working within a trade or construction background
3. CSR/SAFEPASS/CSCS/ECS Card
4. Demonstrate knowledge in construction design management (CDM)
5. Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, heating, etc.)
6. Strong technical knowledge in Electrical and high voltage works
7. Ability to manage and deliver numerous concurrent projects of varying financial values and scope
8. Health & Safety Induction Including Management System
9. Demonstrate previous relevant management experience
10. Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and ideally Project
11. Full UK drivers licence
12. First Aid at Work
13. Proven Leadership and people management skills

Desirable Criteria

1. HNC or equivalent in Mechanical and electrical engineering
2. Knowledge and understanding of 18th edition wiring regulations
3. High voltage awareness
4. Knowledge of UK building regulations and electricity at work regulations
5. Ability to manage time and workload

Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.Access NI Privacy Notice can be viewed at:AccessNI Privacy Notice | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)

About Us

GRAHAM FM is a subsidiary of the GRAHAM Group. At GRAHAM FM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier.

Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. We deliver fully integrated facilities management services across the UK and Ireland. The core disciplines we offer are:

• Building Fabric and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Maintenance Services
• Projects and Minor Works
• Compliance Services
• Fire and Security Services
• Energy Services
• Traffic Management.