Senior Site Manager

Galliford Try Group

Chester

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical scheme options

Membership funding for professional associations

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Senior Site Manager in Chester to ensure the organization and safety of construction sites. The role requires significant design and build project experience, along with managing health and safety processes.

Key responsibilities include overseeing site teams, maintaining compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating project phases effectively. The position offers competitive benefits and stability within a leading construction firm.

Qualifications

Significant experience on design and build projects for a main contractor.
Experience in the management of health and safety and procurement processes.
Ability to coordinate design and installation phases.

Responsibilities

Ensure site organization and maintenance of good order.
Lead construction team and manage junior members.
Oversee labor and materials for budget and time compliance.
Manage performance against contract targets.

Skills

Trade experience

Health and safety knowledge

Management skills

Education

Valid SMSTS certificate

Job description

Senior Site Manager (Chester)

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Manager to join the Team at Galliford Try.

Ideally, you will be based in or around the North West and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

Responsibilities

To ensure that the site is organised and that it is always in good order.
To have an understand of his/her position within the construction team and to understand what is expected.
To assists and lead on occasions with the various disciplines within the construction processes
To communicate within the construction team and potentially direct junior members of the team.
Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary
To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget
Train and develop junior members of the team to meet current and assessed future requirements
Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives
Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to provision of a working environment that engenders high morale.
Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions.
Establish that staff training and development has occurred as plan at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages.
Achieve maximum marks on the twice monthly Health and Safety audit.

Qualifications

Applicants must have significant experience of working on design and build projects, for a main contractor, as well as in the management of H & S, and the design and procurement processes.

Applicants must have experience of managing all aspects of the build process; the applicant will be required to coordinate the packages from the design and procurement phase through to installation on site and handover. We welcome interest from applicants with experience working on Education and or MOJ Projects.

Trade experience and site experience preferable
Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation
Valid SMSTS certificate

Benefits

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
A wide range of corporate discounts
Cycle to Work schemes
Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Equal Opportunities and Accessibility

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

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