No1 Site Manager

RG Setsquare; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-run building contractor in Ruislip is seeking a Site Manager to oversee refurbishment and new build projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, particularly in handling projects up to £5 million, and have a proven client-facing background. This is a long-term role with the potential for permanence after 14 weeks, emphasizing health and safety management and effective team leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects for a quality contractor.
• Demonstrated successful track record of delivering high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

• Control all aspects of health and safety on site.
• Program work schedules and monitor progress.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and budget constraints.
• Manage site inductions and method statements.
• Handle logistics planning and manage resources.

Skills

Project management up to £5 million

Client-facing experience

Exceptional project leadership

Strong health and safety management awareness

Technical and financial acumen

Job description

My client, a well-run Blue Chip Building Contractor, is looking for a Site Manager to work on a framework of refurbishment and new build projects ranging from 1 million to 3 million. The sectors involved include aviation, education, defence, NHS, etc.

The successful Site Manager will be responsible for the delivery of the project, must be an effective communicator, and capable of successfully leading a small team of Site Managers. Please note, my client has secured 7 years of work in the local area.

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• Experience managing projects up to 5 million
• Strong employment record with a background in Top Tier or Second Tier Contractors
• Proven client-facing experience
• Exceptional project leadership skills and soft skills
• Strong health and safety management awareness
• Technical and financial acumen

Your responsibilities will include controlling all aspects of H&S on site, programming work schedules, monitoring progress, ensuring compliance with regulations and budget constraints. You will manage site inductions, method statements, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and permits to work. Additionally, you will handle logistics planning, manage plant and labour resources, and conduct progress meetings with the site team and subcontractors. Previous exposure to government-funded construction projects is preferred.

Profile:

To be considered, you must have a strong construction background with experience working for a quality contractor. Demonstrating a successful track record of delivering high-profile projects is essential. This is a long-term career opportunity, with the possibility of becoming permanent after 14 weeks.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.