Senior Site Manager

Cala Group Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cala Group Limited is seeking a Senior Site Manager for their growing team in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will ensure effective site management, oversee safety standards, and lead teams to achieve project goals. If you have strong communication and leadership skills along with relevant experience, apply now to become part of a dynamic construction company focused on sustainable community development.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in similar role.
• Valid certificates: CITB SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS.
• Experience with NHBC standards and house building project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site programme and resources.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Lead meetings with subcontractors and project teams.

Skills

Motivational techniques

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

CITB – SMSTS

First Aid at Work (FAW)

CSCS Card

Tools

Scaffold Awareness

Traffic Management

Lifting Ops

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About This Role

CALA Homes (West) Ltd are looking to recruit a Senior Site Manager to join their growing team. Reporting to the Construction Manager you will work alongside the development team to ensure the site programme is planned, delivered and effectively monitored on a daily basis.

You will manage a team responsible for monitoring all site resources including labour, plant and materials as well as client customer service. As a Senior Site Manager you will also be expected to take ownership of site issues and ensure they are dealt with promptly.

You will participate in and create a culture where operatives recognise risks to prevent issues arising, ultimately working towards a proactive response rather than a reactive system. You will ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained through a constant checking process and you will be confident in taking immediate corrective action if you witness a breach of the Cala guidelines.

About You

Demonstrable motivational and people management techniques are required to encourage the team to meet targets and deadlines. Communication skills are paramount to ensure that the necessary teams are kept up to date with any changes on the site. You will be required to lead sub-contractor, project team and site sales meetings. Additionally, you will work alongside the Site Manager to ensure costs are controlled and identify potential savings.

The ideal candidate will be computer literate and have experience working to NHBC standards. It is important to have an understanding of the construction process with the ability to work at heights, and hold valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates. Competency in Scaffold Awareness, Traffic Management and Lifting Ops is desirable, although training can be provided. You will be confident in explaining technical information, an excellent problem solver and have strong time management skills

Must have a valid:

- CITB – SMSTS (not an internal version, has to be CITB)

- First Aid at Work (FAW)

- Appropriate CSCS Card

Ideally have a valid:

- Basic Scaffold Theory and Inspection (or CISRS Inspector)

- Site Environmental Management (CITB SEATS or IEMA)

- CITB - Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC)

- Have experience working to NHBC standards

- Held previous position conducting this role, for 5 years

- Experience in house building project management

We recognise that a diverse team makes us a stronger and more successful company. We value different ideas and perspectives as it helps improve our decision-making, products and services. And we’re striving to create an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can feel comfortable as themselves, uniquely contribute and do their best work. If we need to adjust anything in our recruitment process to support you, please contact [e-mail].

About Us

The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala. Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala, you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Management

• Industries

  Construction and Housing and Community Development

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