Senior Site Manager

Gap Construction; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Site Manager in Ipswich to oversee a high-end commercial and residential project. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining effective site records. The ideal candidate will have strong construction technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000 and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and ability to minimize project disruptions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to a personal approach to contracting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all health and safety procedures are maintained.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure work meets standards.
• Carry out regular site safety audits.

Skills

Construction technical skills

Communication skills

Team management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Senior Site Manager — Up to £65,000 — Ipswich

Gap Construction is proud to represent a leading Main Contractor at the forefront of quality construction in their search for a Senior Site Manager. This role will be based on their new site just outside of Ipswich - a small, high end of commercial space and luxury residential units.

The company has built up a fantastic reputation for building sustainable and exceptionally high-quality projects throughout East Anglia since their formation close to 50 years ago. This business is extremely proud of its commitment to their employees and actively encourages professional and personal development on a regular basis.

Performance Objectives

• Ensuring all health, safety and environmental procedures are always maintained
• To work with the team to make sure the projects are delivered by the company\'s deadline, in budget and to the highest standard.
• Responsible for the management of subcontractors, communicating with them daily to ensure work is being undertaken to plan and the relevant standards are being achieved.
• Monitor the use of utilities to ensure costs do not exceed the budget
• Regular communication with the MD and other managers to keep them updated on any progress, concerns and actions being taken.
• Ensure site records are maintained
• Oversee the safe delivery and execution of work on site
• Management, supervision, liaison, and control of the project team to ensure compliance with the Company\'s policies and procedures, which include but are not limited to Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, Procurement, British Standards, CDM regulations and UK codes of practice.
• Carry out regular site safety audits, report on observations, investigate anomalies, review risk assessments, method statements and COSHH assessments.

Person Specification

• The Senior Site Manager will have a keen eye for detail and be able to anticipate and minimise any disruption to the project.
• Be well presented and distinguishable as the team leader and have the ability to act as our key customer interface.
• Have excellent construction technical skills and current training certification to back this up.
• Possess a strong commitment to the business and its personal approach to contracting.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients and supply-chain alike.
• Be highly self-motivated and have a positive can-do approach to drive the project to a successful completion.
• Be able to work in a team, reporting to a contracts manager and managing junior managers.
• Demonstrate good team management and leadership skills.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running and organisation of the site.
• Demonstrate ability to anticipate and solve problems as they present themselves on site.
• Maintain ordered and accurate information and records on the project.
• Be prepared to travel within our operating area and lodge away when required.

Apply

Please send your CV to (url removed) or call Martin at gap construction on (phone number removed).

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