Site Manager

Wates Group; Gartree; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

Wates Group is recruiting a Site Manager for the HMP Gartree project to support a sizeable construction programme within a live custodial environment. You will coordinate site activities, lead subcontractors and ensure works are delivered to high safety and quality standards.

You will work closely with the project team, client stakeholders and planning professionals to keep the programme on track and resolve issues swiftly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on construction projects.
• Strong leadership and coordination of subcontractors and teams.
• Solid understanding of H&S requirements and live environments.
• Ability to maintain programme and adapt to changes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and coordinate project activities.
• Lead and supervise subcontractors and site teams for safe, efficient delivery.
• Drive health, safety and environmental performance across the project.
• Monitor quality to ensure works meet project requirements.
• Coordinate logistics, resources and site activities to maintain the programme.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to minimise disruption.
• Collaborate with commercial, design and planning teams.
• Build positive relationships with client representatives and stakeholders.
• Support project reporting and progress monitoring.

Skills

Site management

Construction leadership

Health & Safety

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a Site Manager to join our team on the HMP Gartree project, supporting the delivery of a significant construction programme within a live custodial environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile Ministry of Justice project, helping to deliver works safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality. Working closely with the wider project team, subcontractors and client stakeholders, you will be responsible for coordinating site activities and ensuring successful day-to-day delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing day-to-day site operations and coordinating project activities
• Leading and supervising subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently
• Driving health, safety and environmental performance across the project
• Monitoring quality standards and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project requirements
• Coordinating logistics, resources and site activities to maintain programme objectives
• Identifying and resolving operational issues to minimise disruption and maintain progress
• Working closely with commercial, design and planning teams to support project delivery
• Building positive working relationships with client representatives and key stakeholders
• Supporting project reporting and progress monitoring activities

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within the construction industry
• Experience delivering medium to large construction projectsStrong understanding of construction operations, site management and health & safety requirements
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work activities
• Ability to work effectively within a live operational or highly regulated environment
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications are desirable

Why Join Wates?

• Be part of a major MoJ project with long-term significance
• Join a collaborative and experienced project team
• Play a key role in delivering a complex and rewarding construction scheme
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexibility where possible

Our Commitments

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly. We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]