Senior Site Manager

Thatcher Associates; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established building contractor is seeking a driven Senior Site Manager/Site Manager. The successful candidate will lead projects in the Devon area, primarily focusing on new builds and refurbishments in sectors such as education and healthcare. A competitive salary and potential for career progression within a close-knit team await the right individual.

Benefits

Competitive package

Potential career progression

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-skilled teams as a Site Manager.
• Demonstrable experience on projects of at least £5 million.
• Knowledge of building regulations and planning issues.

Responsibilities

• Planning and estimating budgets and timescales.
• Overseeing the on-site management team and subcontractors.
• Implementing health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Construction Knowledge

Commercial Awareness

Education

HNC/HND or construction degree

Job description

Thatcher Associates are currently working with a established and highly regarded Building Contractor who are looking to identify a driven and experience Senior Site Manager/ Site Manager to join their team. Initially you can expect to be part of a management team on a project in excess of £10 million in value, reporting into a Contracts Manager/ Regional Manager.

The Role

Typically projects are a predominantly new builds and some refurbishment projects with a focus on the education, extra care, commercial, residential, blue light and healthcare sectors up to £20 million in value. Projects managed by this office tend to be focused in the Devon area

Responsibilities

• Planning and estimating for budgets and timescales;
• Contribute to work planning, and brief project teams, contractors and suppliers;
• Passing any extra work to be done within set timescales;
• Supply information to resolve disputes if they arise;
• Identify areas of concern and finding solutions for existing contracting processes;
• Overseeing health and safety is being implemented to appropriate standards.
• Manage the on site management team and oversee sub-contractors.

Skills

• You will have demonstrable experience leading, motivating a multi-skilled trade s team together;
• Able to think outside the box and to react quickly to issues that need resolving;
• A good organisational skill set;
• Being able to deliver quality to timescales required;
• A good knowledge and understanding of construction and issues such as building regulations and planning;
• Commercial awareness and an ability to establish and maintain good working relationships;
• Ability to work both on your own and as part of a team;
• A culture of continuous improvement to support.

Essential Requirements

• SMSTS;
• CSCS CARD;
• First Aid Card;
• HNC/ HND or construction degree or equivalent qualification or other recognized construction qualifications
• Ideally currently working for a large building contractor looking to work for an established regional building contractor and looking to make a move in to an environment where you can quickly progress your career.
• Proven experience working on projects of at least £5 million in value as a Site Manager
• Exposure to new build projects and multi-story schemes.

On Offer

As the successful applicant you will not only benefit from a competitive package, and also will become part of this close-knit team and you will be offered potential career progression if this is something you wish to explore in the future.

How to Apply

If you think this opportunity is right for you and you want to know more please click on the 'apply now' button and submit your CV. Alternatively, you can contact Fiona Corbett for a confidential chat on the number supplied.