Senior / Site Manager

Harvey Jacob Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a long-term freelance contract on a flagship industrial project near Bedford. The successful candidate will manage a team and ensure the project's successful delivery, requiring extensive experience in high-value projects and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing internal teams on large build projects.
• High-value project experience - £50M+.
• Strong programming skills in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 4-5 Managers and Senior Engineer.
• Oversee subcontractor progress meetings.
• Review and manage project progress and objectives.

Skills

Team Management

Project Leadership

Excel

Communication

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Site Manager - long term Freelance contract

Flagship project; 3.5 year duration

Excellent company to work for

Project Lead

Our client has a very large New Build Industrial project with fully automated fit-out and high specification offices.

The successful candidate will need previous experience leading project teams with build values in excess of £50M.

The project is being delivered under a Construction Management contract and will run for 3.5 years.

1M Sq. ft., including 120 dock levelers and high-end offices near Bedford.

Reporting to a Project Director, you will be responsible for managing a team of 4-5 Managers, a Senior Engineer, and working closely with a Health & Safety, M&E Manager, Design Manager, and Document Controller / Site Administrator.

Key attributes required

• Proven experience managing internal teams on large build projects (NOT Residential).
• High-value project experience - £50M+
• Run subcontractor progress meetings.
• Basic short-term programming skills in Excel.
• Reviewing RAMS.
• Managing the main programme, reviewing progress, and setting objectives for Site Managers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to run Daily Activity Briefings (DABs).
• White or Black CSCS card.
• SMSTS certification.
• Preferably some Temporary Works training.
• First Aid certification.