Site Manager

Tilbury Douglas; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm seeks an experienced Site Manager for a new hospital development in Dorchester. The role involves overseeing the internal fit-out works, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality standards. Candidates should possess substantial experience in site management, relevant technical qualifications, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, ensuring a collaborative and safe working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager working for a main contractor.
• Experience managing internal fit-out works.
• Previous experience as a Graduate or Trainee Site Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal fit-out works on a new hospital project.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.
• Coordinate trade contractors and manage site issues.

Skills

Site management

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in a relevant construction-related discipline

Tools

SMSTS certification

CSCS card

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take overall responsibility for the safe, high-quality and technically compliant delivery of project works (or a defined section of the project). You will play a key role in ensuring the project is delivered in line with contractual, technical, health & safety, environmental and commercial requirements.

This role is based on a new hospital development, with responsibility for managing and coordinating the internal fit-out works.

What you will be doing

• Take responsibility for the internal fit-out works on a new hospital project, ensuring delivery to programme, quality and safety standards.
• Manage, coordinate and supervise internal trade contractors, monitoring safety, quality and productivity across all internal works.
• Maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with trade contractors and coordinate internal works with all building services installations.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and company policies, promoting a positive safety culture on site.
• Implement Tilbury Douglas Construction’s strategies, policies and procedures relating to Sustainability, Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Management, Training and Development, acting as a role model for company values and behaviours.
• Operate in accordance with the Company’s Business Management System, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are maintained.
• Proactively identify, manage and resolve site issues, risks and constraints.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practice across the project team.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with contract requirements, specifications, drawings and statutory regulations.
• Maintain appropriate records to demonstrate compliance with contractual and quality requirements.

What we will need from you

• Proven experience as a Site Manager working for a main contractor
• Strong technical knowledge with demonstrable experience managing internal fit-out works.
• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant construction-related discipline (essential).
• SMSTS and Safety Level 1 certification.
• Valid and appropriate CSCS card.
• Previous experience as a Graduate or Trainee Site Engineer.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience working under the NEC form of contract.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

We look forward to receiving your application!