Site Manager

EA Associates; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Site Manager for overseeing various projects across East Anglia. The candidate will manage site activities, enforce safety, supervise teams, and ensure project delivery aligns with specifications and budgets. Ideal candidates should have experience in managing projects of significant value and possess relevant construction qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management for a main contractor.
• Ability to manage projects ranging up to £8 million in value.
• Qualifications in construction management or suitable trade background.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all site-based construction activity to ensure timely delivery.
• Developing safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.
• Coordinating with stakeholders including engineers and architects.

Skills

Safety Management

Project Coordination

Client Communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management

NVQ or HNC in Construction Management

Job description

The Client:

An established regional main contractor with a long, deep-rooted trading history across East Anglia and one of the most recognisable names in East Anglia, who undertake work across a range of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, heritage and many more. They are renowned for their quality, timely delivery of projects across Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and London, with an emphasis on total client satisfaction.

The Role:

As a Site Manager, you’ll be responsible for planning and organising construction site activities with exposure to an exciting portfolio of projects, leading teams of directly employed and sub-contract labour and ensuring the timely and quality delivery of each of your projects.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all site-based construction activity.
• Developing and enforcing safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for workers.
• Supervising and directing the construction team to ensure that the project is completed on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinating with engineers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that the construction work meets the project specifications.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including progress reports, construction schedules, and budget reports.
• Alongside a Quantity Surveyor, monitoring and controlling project costs, including labour, materials, and equipment expenses.
• Communicating regularly with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to keep them informed about project progress and any issues that arise.
• Resolving disputes and conflicts that may arise during the construction process.
• Ensuring that the site is clean and organized, and that all equipment and tools are properly maintained.
• Conducting inspections to ensure that work is being done according to plans and specifications.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Either formally qualified with a Degree, NVQ or HNC in Construction Management and/or a suitable trade background (both is a bonus but one or the other essential).
• Previous Site Management experience for a main contractor, with a project scope ranging from small works ideally up to around £8m in value.
• You’ll ideally be located within the business’ core geographical area of Essex, Herts and East London, with the ability to travel to sites as required.
  
  

What to do next:

If you are looking for a new opportunity and this role is of interest, apply via the link below and we look forward to discussing the role in more detail with you.

If this role is not for you but you are interested in hearing of different opportunities, we’d still be keen to hear from you, so please get in touch on the number provided.

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