Site Manager

Clarke Bridges Resourcing Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor, seeks an experienced Site Manager for Derby. You will supervise high-quality medium to large scale projects, with a focus on safety, budget, and programme delivery.

Essential experience includes Tier 1 main contractor environments across commercial, retail, industrial, healthcare or education sectors. Applicants should demonstrate a proven track record in managing subcontractors and liaising with project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Essential: CSCS/CSR card
• Essential: SMSTS qualification
• Desirable: First Aid at Work

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver high-quality, medium to large scale projects on time and to budget
• Co-ordinate with client, design team, and subcontractors to ensure smooth works
• Issue permits, manage sub-contract packages, and liaise with PM/PQS on scope
• Administer temporary works, ITPs, and snagging, ensuring compliance with HSE/CDM

Job description

Our client a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operates throughout the UK in various sectors including healthcare, education, industrial, retail, marine and rivers, energy, commercial and leisure.

They are looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager to join their team in Derby.

Relevant Tier 1 main contractor construction experience in one or more of the following: commercial, retail, industrial, leisure, sporting, healthcare, education, refurbishment and/or new build.

Experience of major commercial refurbishment/construction or similar would be of benefit.

Prospects are fantastic and the starting salary is very competitive.

The Role

The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success in safe delivery of high-quality medium to large scale projects to budget and programme.

Commercial

• Have an understanding of the type of building contract, and the key project stakeholders e.g. client, client's representatives, design team etc.
• Have a full understanding of the scope of works for each sub-contractor package, and have access to a paper copy of each sub contract order.
• Liaise with the PM and PQS on works not deemed to be included within the scope of works for the project.

Operational

• Issue permits for various work activities, and close out accordingly. Have the ability to undertake material/equipment orders, and liaise with the project quantity surveyor.
• Provisions/diversion/upgrade/protection works, and be able to manage the process via meetings/dialogue etc. with the relevant utility companies.
• Make any necessary applications for permits to the Highways Authority for road openings, location of skips and/or welfare facilities.
• Make any necessary applications to utility companies for temporary building water, drainage discharge and electricity connections to welfare facilities.
• Have an understanding of any off-site Highways works, and be able to manage the process via meetings/dialogue etc. with relevant parties.

Quality

• Raise NCR's for works undertaken that are of poor quality.
• Ensure that sub-contractors compile and issue inspection and test plans (ITP's) for various works packages, and that these are checked and closed out accordingly.
• Compile snagging lists and manage the process for closing out.

Health & Safety

• Understand their duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, and the responsibilities of other parties, and ensure compliance on each project.
• Undertake the role of temporary works coordinator (where applicable).
• Ensure labour only sub-contractors have been properly assessed for the tasks they are undertaken and that method statements and risk assessments are in place for them.

The Individual

Qualifications

Essential

• CSCS/CSR card
• SMSTS qualified

Desirable

• First Aid at Work

Experience

• Relevant previous construction experience in one or more of the following: commercial, retail, healthcare, education, refurbishment and/or new build
• Proven ability to manage and control subcontractors in line with the project programme, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience of temporary works procedures
• Ability to operate within a team environment
• Ability to produce short term programmes