Onsite Manager

Novax Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Established steelwork specialist

Lead multi-stage projects

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is working with an established structural steelwork specialist to appoint an experienced Site Manager who will own site operations and support the broader contracts team. You will oversee installation activities, manage labour and subcontractors, conduct RAMS, site inductions and toolbox talks, and monitor progress against programmes and budgets while maintaining safety and quality.

The role is office-based with regular site attendance, offering a competitive salary up to

Qualifications

• Experience managing site operations in steelwork/construction.
• SSSTS and CSCS Gold Card.
• IPAF and PASMA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site installation teams, subcontractors and labour resources.
• Conduct RAMS, site surveys and pre-start visits.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and team briefings.

Skills

Site management

Labour planning

Leadership

Reading drawings

Health & Safety

CSCS

SSSTS

IPAF

PASMA

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Project tools

Job description

The Company

Our client is an established specialist within the structural steelwork industry, delivering a range of projects across the UK. With a strong focus on quality, safety and successful project delivery, they are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced Site Manager who can take ownership of site operations and support the wider contracts team.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Contracts, you will take responsibility for overseeing site installation activities, managing labour resources and ensuring projects are completed in line with agreed programmes, budgets and health and safety requirements.

The position is primarily office-based, with regular site attendance required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supervising site installation teams, subcontractors and labour resources.
• Carrying out site surveys and pre-start visits, checking measurements, access arrangements, working areas and setting-out requirements.
• Preparing and maintaining Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), alongside conducting regular site audits.
• Delivering site inductions, toolbox talks and team briefings.
• Monitoring site progress against project programmes and budgets, addressing issues and escalating concerns where necessary.
• Ensuring all installation work meets required quality standards, specifications and health and safety legislation.
• Overseeing subcontracted activities, including specialist trades, to ensure work is completed to specification.
• Managing project close-out activities, including snagging inspections and completion works.
• Maintaining accurate site records, daily diaries, progress reports and photographic evidence.
• Managing site labour, allocating resources and reviewing timesheets for employees and subcontractors.
• Identifying and challenging costs where appropriate to support commercial project delivery.
• Raising and managing non-conformance reports (NCRs) and working closely with Contracts and Quality teams.
• Attending site and management meetings, providing updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting, coaching and developing site teams to maintain high standards of performance.

The Person

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience managing site operations within structural steelwork or a closely related steel installation environment.

You will be a confident leader with the ability to organise labour, manage subcontractors and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Site Manager or similar position within the steelwork/construction industry.
• A strong understanding of structural steelwork installation processes.
• SSSTS (minimum) and a valid CSCS Gold Card.
• IPAF and PASMA qualifications.
• A strong understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• The ability to interpret technical and engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of construction plant and equipment used in steelwork installation.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage site teams.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when inspecting completed installations.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.

A First Aid qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

You will also need a flexible approach, as the role involves a combination of office-based responsibilities and regular site attendance, including working outdoors and undertaking some physical activities.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established structural steelwork business.
• A varied role with responsibility across multiple stages of project delivery.
• The opportunity to take ownership of site operations and make a real contribution to project success.