Senior site manager

Fawkes & Reece South; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a flagship modular project valued at over £45 million. This role involves managing the project from initial ground works through to fit-out, ensuring high standards of quality and delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with UK main contractors, particularly in health care and R&D environments. You will work closely with a dynamic team and be pivotal in navigating the complexities of site management, all while demonstrating excellent technical knowledge and strong problem-solving skills. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and are driven to succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK main contractors on projects over £50 million.
• Ability to manage design and planning issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex modular projects from initial setup to commissioning.
• Collaborate with Project Director and other leads for project success.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Planning Ability

Problem-Solving Ability

Education

HNC/ONC Degree in Construction Management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager ideally with health care and modular build experience for one of the biggest projects in the area from initial ground works stage through to fit out over the next 3 years on this flagship project.

About the Company/Client/Project:
My client is a renowned UK main contractor working on projects from 10 - 50 million in value from high tech R&D facilities to hospitals, offices and complex government engineering projects on some of the most iconic buildings in the country.

The project is in excess of 45 million in value and candidates must have experience of working start to finish on complex schemes for main contractors on Modular projects from initial Site set up through to the QA and delivery of the sub-contractor works across the scheme through to commissioning stages.

This is a live project and working with the growing team you will be pivotal as one of the team of site managers tasked with delivering the project working alongside the Project Director, Design and Commercial leads for the scheme.

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:
Candidates must ideally have UK main contractor experience of starting and delivering projects in excess of 50 million in the past ideally with health care / R+D environments and be able to manage initial design and planning issues as well as the more day to day management of the delivery for the subcontractor works to budget and programme.

Ideally from a time served trades background or HNC/ ONC degree qualified or similar Construction management qualification with experience in the role as a Site Manager for a known UK Main Contractor, you will possess:

• Excellent technical knowledge
• Commercial and contractual awareness
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Strong planning and problem-solving ability
• Initiative and a positive approach to contractual / programme issues

In terms of character, you will be a driven, positive team player, ambitious and determined, resourceful and able to perform well under pressure.

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this role, please contact (url removed) at Fawkes & Reece Southampton or use the link below.