Site Manager

TDA Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a high-calibre Site Manager in Westminster to oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring compliance and high standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial technical management experience, strong financial control skills, and relevant qualifications. This role includes managing maintenance operations and subcontractors, while promoting health and safety within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a technical role within a building services environment.
• SMSTS and Black Card are required.
• Demonstrable experience in managing site M&E Operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned and reactive electrical/mechanical maintenance.
• Manage project costing and oversee specialist subcontractors.
• Promote adherence to H&S policies and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Technical management

Man-management

IT skills

Financial control

Education

BTEC/HND/HNC/ONC/Degree in electrical discipline

Electrical Apprenticeship / City & Guilds

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a high-calibre Site Manager to manage day-to-day site operations and maintenance, ensuring business continuity, service delivery, and compliance with high standards. This role demands strong technical, man-management, IT, and financial control skills.

Responsibilities

• Site & Maintenance Management: Oversee planned and reactive electrical/mechanical maintenance, defect reporting, asset repairs, and ensure timely completion via CMMS. Manage statutory compliance (Fire, Water Hygiene, F-Gas, etc.) and produce site reports. Coordinate all site-based engineering works, support client fit-outs, and participate in emergency call-out rota 1 in 3.
• Works & Subcontractor Management: Administer and quote for additional works, manage project costing, and oversee specialist subcontractors. Operate permit-to-work systems and ensure subcontractor compliance, supervision, and reporting.
• Technical Operations: Possess full operational knowledge of site plant/services, including start-up, shutdown, fault finding (electrical, control, HVAC), and isolation procedures. Manage equipment isolation for maintenance and ensure safe working systems. Responsible for managing BMS fault logs and coordinating building shutdowns/system tests.
• Personnel & H&S Management: Promote and ensure staff compliance with company policies, manage absenteeism, and maintain professional conduct. Ensure strict adherence to H&S policies, conduct risk assessments/method statements, deliver toolbox talks, and report incidents.
• Financial Management: Ensure cost-effective purchases, obtain necessary authorisations, and accurately allocate all spending. Manage overtime to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• BTEC/HND/HNC/ONC/Degree in an electrical discipline OR Electrical Apprenticeship / City & Guilds (e.g., 236, 2360, 2367, 2330, 2357, Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electro-technical Technology).
• Minimum of 3 years in a technical role within a building services environment ideally.
• SMSTS and Black Card are required.
• Demonstrable experience and competence in managing site M&E Operations.
• Understanding of UPS, Generators, and Switching Systems.
• Familiarity with Statutory & HSE compliance.