Site Manager

Go Traffic Management Limited; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Traffic Management Limited is seeking a Site Manager for a permanent role in Bury St Edmunds. You will plan and organise site work, manage resources and costs, and ensure adherence to client standards and safety rules.

The role requires supervising crews, traffic management, and subcontractors on site. You will lead practical, on-site delivery, coordinate with clients, monitor progress, and respond promptly to emergencies while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance throughout the project

Qualifications

• Site supervision qualifications required (NVQ 3/4).
• SMSTS, Gold Card preferred (black).
• First Aid and water hygiene certifications expected.
• Desirable: confined spaces and temporary works supervision, drive licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise site work and activities.
• Monitor project progress and report to ensure work meets client standards.
• Ensure teams work efficiently and complete tasks on time.
• Ensure correct construction methods and quality standards are followed.
• Manage workers, materials, plant and equipment on site.
• Arrange and mobilise necessary resources (labour, plant, materials).
• Monitor project costs including labour, purchases and equipment hire.
• Coordinate site operations including labour, plant, materials, traffic management and subcontractors.
• Plan ahead to ensure resources are available for upcoming work.
• Respond quickly to client emergencies or urgent requirements.
• Follow company and client policies; submit weekly timesheets and logs.
• Maintain health, safety, quality and environmental standards on site.
• Organise work to reduce risks; brief workers and subcontractors on duties and safety.
• Carry out vehicle and equipment inspections; ensure PPE usage.
• Supervise staff and subcontractors; support coaching and development.

Education

NVQ level 3 site supervision

NVQ level 4 site supervision

SMSTS

Gold Card

First Aid (3 Day)

EUSR water hygiene

Temporary works supervisor

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Site Manager

Department: Claret

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Description

• Plan and organise site work and activities.
• Monitor project progress and report to ensure work meets client standards.
• Make sure teams work efficiently and complete tasks on time.
• Ensure the correct construction methods and quality standards are followed.
• Manage workers, materials, plant, and equipment on site.
• Arrange and mobilise necessary resources (labour, plant, materials).
• Monitor project costs including labour, purchases, and equipment hire.
• Coordinate site operations including labour, plant, materials, traffic management, and subcontractors.
• Plan ahead to ensure resources are available for upcoming work.
• Respond quickly to client emergencies or urgent requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Administration

• Follow company and client policies, procedures, and documents.
• Help improve systems to meet project needs.
• Submit weekly timesheets, vehicle logs, and plant logs.
• Complete required paperwork and electronic records on time.
• Inform the company immediately about any absence.

Health, Safety and Environmental

• Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are followed on site.
• Complete all required health and safety documents on time.
• Organise work to reduce risks to people, equipment, materials, and the environment.
• Brief workers and subcontractors on their duties, safe working methods, and emergency procedures.
• Promote health and safety awareness on site.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors’ activities.
• Ensure workers are trained and understand workplace hazards.
• Carry out regular site and equipment safety inspections.
• Make sure safety rules are followed and PPE is worn.
• Report any safety or environmental issues immediately.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

Vehicles

• Follow the company vehicle policy.
• Keep vehicles stocked with necessary tools and equipment.
• Carry out monthly vehicle and plant inspections.
• Take and submit required site photographs.
• Keep vehicles and equipment in good condition.
• Complete safety checks and equipment audits.
• Report any vehicle or equipment faults immediately.

Staff Management

• Manage team members’ daily work, holidays, and absences.
• Delegate tasks effectively.
• Supervise workers and subcontractors on site.
• Keep staff motivated and maintain good teamwork.
• Support staff improvement through guidance, coaching, and mentoring.
• Identify and recommend training needs for team members.

General

• Communicate and work with colleagues when required.
• Attend internal and external meetings when needed.
• Complete any required job-related training and development.
• Provide general support to the business when required.
• Carry out other duties related to the role.
• Follow GDPR rules and keep sensitive data secure.

Experience and Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or 4 site supervision
• SMSTS
• Gold Card (black preferred)
• 3 Day First Aid
• EUSR water hygiene
• Confined Spaces (desirable)
• Temporary works supervisor
• Full UK driving licence

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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