Senior Site Manager

Tilbury Douglas; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK building and infrastructure company is seeking a Site Manager to ensure project compliance while managing relationships and junior staff oversight. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree, significant construction experience, and strong interpersonal skills. We offer competitive salary, extensive benefits including flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private medical insurance

26 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager for a main contractor.
• Understanding of contracts like NEC and JCT.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with customers and advisors.
• Implement company's strategic policies and systems.
• Manage junior staff's development and appraisals.

Skills

Technical knowledge of construction

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Experience in site management

Education

Degree in relevant construction subject

Safety Level 1 course; SMSTS

Job description

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the technical viability of the project works, (or part of the project works). Participate in the health and safety, quality, environmental and commercial management of the project.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining excellent and effective working relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors;
• Implementing Tilbury Douglas Construction's Strategy and Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values;
• Implementing the Companies Business Management System;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Supporting initiatives to deliver ongoing continuous improvement;
• Line management responsibilities, including the undertaking of annual appraisal and development for junior members of staff;
• Ensuring that the project works comply with the requirements of the contract specification and drawings etc. and maintaining appropriate records etc to confirm such compliance;
• Any other duties relevant to the role.

What we will need from you

• Appropriate technical knowledge and main contractor construction experience;
• Degree (or similar equivalent) in a relevant construction subject (essential);
• Safety Level 1 course; SMSTS
• Appropriate CSCS Card;
• Comprehensive experience as a Site Manager working for a main contractor (essential);
• Experience as a Graduate or Trainee Site Engineer
• Technical knowledge and experience;
• Commercial and financial awareness;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Understanding of different contracts e.g. NEC, JCT.
• Ideally experience working in a secure or prison environment, with security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We have now achieved our Investors in Diversity status.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

We look forward to receiving your application!