Site Manager

Bimplus; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairmead are seeking a Site Manager for a short-term contract based in Cambridge, representing a retail contractor. The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and hands-on site management to deliver on time and within budget.

You will report to the contracts manager, oversee trades and junior managers, and be responsible for health and safety compliance, documentation, and day-to-day site operations. This is a short-term, in-person assignment.

Qualifications

• Be well presented and distinguishable as the team leader.
• 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, managing multiple elements of the project.
• Demonstrate ability to anticipate and solve problems as they present themselves on site.
• Maintain ordered and accurate information and records on the project.Lead on Health & Safety
• Must hold valid certification

Responsibilities

• Lead on site activities and coordinate trades to meet programme.
• Resolve issues on site and report progress to contracts manager.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on site.
• Maintain project records and documentation.
• Liaise with clients and supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Certification

Tools

ASTA software

Job description

Fairmead are currently looking for a Site Manager on a short term temporary basis on behalf of our client, a retail contractor

With over 25 years recruitment experience we have a proven track record of delivering for all our clients’ needs. From our Cambridge office we are at the heart of major construction developments encompassing new build, commercial infrastructure projects around the world, including all regions of the property sector.

Overview of role

• 3 Weeks work
• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: £240 per day
• Job Role: Site Manager

Requirements

• Be well presented and distinguishable as the team leader.
• 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, managing multiple elements of the project.
• Demonstrate ability to anticipate and solve problems as they present themselves on site.
• Maintain ordered and accurate information and records on the project.Lead on Health & Safety
• Must hold valid certification

Skills

• Time; Be able to control the progression of the works by organising trades in accordance with the programme. Be able to develop short term programmes, considering risk management issues, ideally using ASTA software.
• Cost: Be able to understand and work within budgets. Control site costs through the careful review of supply-chain variation requests. Organise and control direct labour and sub-contractors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Quality: Be able to understand and follow drawings and specifications for the works. Ensure that excellent quality and good craftsmanship is maintained.
• Health & Safety: Have a good knowledge of current H&S law and practices. Demonstrate ability to work to the site Health and Safety Plan and manage all onsite H&S aspects.

Many thanks

Work Location: In person