Senior Site Manager

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK housing market seeks a Senior Site Manager for a new timber frame development in Ely. This role requires extensive experience in managing construction sites, particularly in new builds, and offers an attractive remuneration package including car allowance and healthcare options. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while motivating a dedicated team. With a commitment to diversity and high standards, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant project.

Benefits

Competitive car allowance / company car

Private pension scheme

Private Healthcare

Earn and Learn Opportunities

Competitive annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager on new build housing sites.
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation.
• Timber frame experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction.
• Implement health and safety procedures and manage site staff.
• Motivate, support and provide training to improve performance.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Team management

Communication skills

Administration skills

IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English - Grade C/4 or above

Construction Management - HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6

Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level

Valid SMSTS certificate

Valid First Aid certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Site Manager
Location: Ely

Thorn Baker has teamed up with a 5-Star, Award Winning Home Builder who is looking for a Pride in the Job winning Site Manager who has experience in Timber frame. They specialise in very high quality / high spec new build housing and are committed to diversity and inclusion, their climate and environment policies being at the forefront of their practice. This is an amazing opportunity to join one of the UK's largest house builders with over 75 years' experience on a brand-new timber frame development in the Cambridgeshire area.

What's in it for you:

• Up to £75,000 + package
• Competitive car allowance / company car
• Competitive annual bonus
• Private pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets.
• Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too.
• Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance.
• Full job description available upon request

Required Skills:

• Experience of working as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager on new build housing sites.
• Experience of effectively managing teams
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation.
• GCSE Maths and English - Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent); Construction Management - HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable
• Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent), valid SMSTS certificate, valid First Aid certificate
• Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate and LOLER certificate are desirable
• Effective communication and listening skills, and good administration skills
• Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Committed to diversity and inclusion
• Pride in the job award is desired
• Timber frame experience is desired

For more information on the role please contact Chloe at Thorn Baker on 07733 314 668 or email: [e-mail]

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