Senior Site Manager

Tilbury Douglas; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks a Site Manager for a key project in London. The successful candidate will manage project technical viability, ensuring compliance with specifications while fostering strong client relationships. The role requires a degree in a relevant field, substantial experience with main contractors, and expertise in construction management.

Benefits

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave with buy/sell options

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteering opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees covered

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Site Manager for a main contractor.
• Experience as a Graduate or Trainee Site Engineer desired.
• Familiarity with contracts e.g. NEC, JCT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with customers and representatives.
• Implement company policies on Health, Safety, and Quality.
• Oversee compliance with contract specifications.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Commercial awareness

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in a relevant construction subject

Safety Level 1 course; SMSTS

Tools

Appropriate CSCS Card

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!