Site Manager

Talk Recruitment; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

A leading building contractor in the UK is seeking a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager. The role is site-based, focusing on project management within the construction sector, primarily on a multi-million-pound education project. Candidates should have previous experience in construction management, a strong understanding of health and safety, and the ability to maintain quality standards and relationships with clients. An excellent opportunity for career progression within a reputable company awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager, Construction Manager, or similar role.
• Knowledge of various building sector projects.
• Previous Main Contractor employment.
• Experience on education/public sector or related projects.
• Previous main contractor employment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead site operations effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain quality control and project timelines.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Maintain client relations and promote company policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of Building / construction sector

Problem-solving

Quality control

Leadership and team management

Education

Relevant construction qualifications

Job description

Site Manager or Senior Site Manager – Building / Construction – One of UK’s most successful Tier 1 Building Main Contractors

COMPANY: My client is a leading building contractor, with a busy and fast growing workload. This employer is looking to recruit for a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager to join the midlands team, initially working on a multi million pound Education / public sector project in the east midlands and then after likely moving onto a major education project near Coventry.

What Makes it Great?

• Opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Tier 1 main contractors
• Long term local midlands regional projects
• Diverse range of building sector projects to keep things interesting (including Education, Commercial, Health, Student Accommodation, PRS and Hotels).
• Multi-Million Pound Construction Projects
• Stable award winning business
• Excellent place for career progression with a busy work order book creating internal progression opportunities.

Role:

We are looking for an experienced site manager with strong leadership skills. The role will be site based, with critical responsibility for the management and success of the project, including customer relations, health and safety, quality, environmental, programme and the cost/value of operations.

Duties:

• Providing leadership, and energy
• Ensuring the construction works run to strict programme
• Managing pre-construction activities
• Maintaining strict quality control procedures
• Procurement and management of the supply chain
• Management of change – client/Company/supply chain
• Lead regular site meetings with all interested parties
• Conducting regular site safety checks
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems
• Maintaining effective long term relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors
• Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials etc. in order to maximise commercial profitability
• Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement
• Providing aftercare services to the customer
• Implementing and maintaining the Company's Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values
• Coaching and motivating subordinates
• Any other duties relevant to the role

Requirements:

To be considered for this Site Manager role you must meet the following criteria:

• Knowledge of Building / construction sector
• Previous employment as a Site Manager, Construction Manager, Build Manager or similar role
• Previous new build project experience
• Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Education or Healthcare
• Previous Main Contractor employment is essential

Remuneration:

The successful Site Manager will receive:

• Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience)
• Car Allowance
• Pension

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.