Senior Site Manager - Birmingham

Caddick Construction Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing program

Birthday Day Off

Annual Leave Purchase

Pension

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

CPD & Progression

Job summary

Caddick Construction Limited in Birmingham seeks an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead a high‑rise residential project on site, ensuring delivery to programme, quality standards and safety protocols. You will manage the site team, supply chain and interfaces with design and commercial teams to achieve outcomes.

We value strong leadership, a proven track record on large residential schemes, and the ability to drive programmes while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of construction build processes and defects.
• Experience as a Manager on large Residential projects is ideal.
• Understands and applies commercial principles in terms of cost, profit, market and added value.
• Experience of cost-control and planning.
• Ability to procure, interpret and disseminate contract information.
• Ability to schedule materials/ plant.
• A multi‑skilled trade background and/or degree qualification or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.
• Take responsibility for management systems requirements for the contract period.
• Be responsible and accountable for health and safety on site and lead the site team and supply chain.
• Manage the construction programme and report on it.
• Develop short term and target programmes with input from the supply chain and site team.
• Develop and implement recovery, acceleration and completion programmes and ensure adherence.
• Assist the Design Manager and Project Quantity Surveyor with design and procurement programmes.
• Hold regular internal meetings to review performance in health, safety, quality and environment.
• Develop and deliver site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Mentor new/junior staff.
• Fulfil the role of Temporary Works Coordinator (training provided).
• Plan and organise site facilities and logistics and be accountable for hired plant.
• Ensure regular meetings with the supply chain.
• Attend pre-commencement meetings with supply chain and quantity surveyor.
• Attend client and design team meetings and present reports.
• Co-operate with Quality Manager on the Quality Management System.
• Ensure non-compliant work is identified and rectified promptly.
• Liaise with Aftercare Manager for handover and latent defects handling.
• Co-operate with Environmental Manager on improvements.
• Co-operate with Business Development Manager on publicity opportunities.
• Attend SHEQ/HR training courses and support team development.
• Co-operate with SHEQ/HR to meet training needs.
• Co-operate with Supply Chain Manager to provide feedback on performance.

Skills

Construction management

Residential projects

Cost control

Procurement

Scheduling

MS Office

CSCS Card

SMSTS or IOSH

First Aid

Temporary Works Coordinator

Job description

Caddick Construction is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity, and innovation in the construction sector. We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join our team in Birmingham to work on one of our ongoing high-rise residential projects.

What You’ll Do

• Understand and comply with the Company’s Management Systems and Policies for Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental.
• Take responsibility for all of the management systems requirements for the duration of the contract period.
• Be responsible and accountable for health and safety on site both in terms of planning and delivery and to provide leadership to the site team and supply chain. *
• Take responsibility for the construction programme both in ensuring adherence to it and monitoring and regularly reporting on it.
• Develop and implement short term and target programmes with input from the supply chain and other members of the site team and ensure adherence to them.
• As and when required, and in conjunction with line management, develop and implement recovery, acceleration and completion programmes and ensure adherence to them. *
• Provide assistance to the Design Manager and the Project Quantity Surveyor in order to produce design programmes, information required schedules and procurement programmes respectively.
• Hold regular internal meetings with the site team to review Health and Safety, Quality, Programme and Environmental performance.
• Develop and deliver site inductions and tool box talks (this duty may be dependent on the project size and specific site responsibilities).
• Carry out role of mentor to new/junior members of staff.
• Fulfil the role of Temporary Works Coordinator (training will be provided).
• Plan and organise the site facilities and logistics and be accountable for hired plant.
• Ensure regular meetings with the supply chain to ensure the above takes place.
• Attend pre-commencement meetings with the supply chain and quantity surveyor.
• Attend client and design team meetings and present any requested reports.
• Co-operate with the local Quality Manager when reviewing compliance with the Quality Management System and action any findings or suggestions for improvement.
• Take responsibility for instilling in the site team and the supply chain the need to complete all relevant inspections and documentation to ensure all works are carried out properly and in accordance with the contract drawings and specification.
• Ensure that all non‑compliant work is identified and rectified promptly.
• Liaise with the Aftercare Manager and ensure that the project is handed over such that they are only expected to deal with latent defects.
• Co-operate with the local Environmental Manager when reviewing compliance with the Environmental Management System and action any findings or suggestions for improvement.
• Co-operate with the local Business Development Manager and keep them informed of any opportunities for publicity of the company.
• Attend training courses as requested by the SHEQ/HR Departments.
• Co-operate with the SHEQ/HR Departments to allow other site team members’ training and development needs to be met.
• Co-operate with the Supply Chain Manager and provide feedback on the supply chain’s performance on a regular basis.

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Experience

• Technical knowledge of construction build processes and defects.
• Experience as a Manager on large Residential projects is ideal.
• Understands and applies commercial principles in terms of cost, profit, market and added value.
• Experience of cost-control and planning.
• Ability to procure, interpret and disseminate contract information.
• Ability to schedule materials/ plant.
• A multi‑skilled trade background and/or degree qualification or equivalent.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• CSCS Site Managers Card.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Fire Marshal.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (preferable).

Personal Attributes

• Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels across the business and supply chain.
• Assertive and strong persuasion skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Client and customer focused in order to build productive relationships.
• Ability to make reasoned and informed judgements and decisions.

Why Join Caddick Construction?

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.

Career Growth

As part of a growing organisation, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

A People‑Centred Approach

We prioritise collaboration, integrity and long‑term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caddick Construction is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Caddick Group Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.
• Birthday Day Off: A discretionary day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Caddick Hub: Exclusive discounts on groceries, holidays, technology and entertainment.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• Ride To Work Scheme: Tax and NI savings of up to 47% on cycles and accessories.
• Pension: 5% employer pension contribution.
• Continuous Professional Development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Private Healthcare & Medicash: Private healthcare scheme (benefit in kind).
• Life Assurance: Death-in-service cover of up to 4x salary, valid up to age 70.