Site Manager

B&B Construction Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Construction Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a main contractor’s refurbishment and facilities programme in a live environment. You will be responsible for day-to-day site operations, coordinating one large project with multiple packages, ensuring safety, quality and programme delivery, and maintaining clear communication with clients and subcontractors.

You will lead toolbox talks, manage temporary works and scaffolding, monitor progress, maintain records,

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager for a main contractor delivering refurbishment, fit-out and facilities works.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing scaffolding and temporary works packages is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day management of site operations and activities.
• Ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently and to project specs and standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour on site and monitor progress against programme.

Skills

Client-facing management

Stakeholder management

Refurbishment experience

Scaffolding management

Temporary works planning

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS

Temporary Works Supervisor

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS Card

Temporary Works Supervisor qualification

Job description

Site Manager

We are looking to speak with experienced Site Managers to support a main contractor on a varied refurbishment and facilities programme.

The role will involve taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, overseeing one larger project alongside a number of smaller work packages and ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Scope of Works

The successful Site Manager will oversee works including:

• A significant scaffolding build and associated temporary works
• Ceiling panel installations to facilitate a new Wi-Fi installation
• Installation of external steps across three separate areas
• Door replacement works
• Minor facilities, refurbishment and associated building works

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations and activities
• Ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and company standards
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour on site
• Monitor project progress against programme and proactively identify and resolve site-related issues
• Ensure compliance with company HSQE standards, policies, ISO accreditations and legislative requirements
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and regular safety inspections
• Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, progress reports, permits, inspections and quality documentation
• Coordinate site logistics, deliveries, storage arrangements and site welfare facilities
• Ensure quality standards are achieved and defects are identified and addressed promptly
• Assist the Project Manager with programme management, resource planning and project reporting
• Manage site communication with clients, consultants, landlords and other stakeholders
• Support the commercial team by monitoring variations, site instructions and potential cost impacts
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with design drawings, specifications and statutory requirements
• Lead site meetings and coordinate daily and weekly work activities
• Manage temporary works and scaffolding activities where required

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager for a main contractor
• Strong refurbishment experience across both internal and external works
• Experience managing scaffolding and temporary works packages highly desirable
• Comfortable managing multiple work packages simultaneously
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage site logistics
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• CSCS
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification desirable

The ideal candidate will come from a main contracting background with experience delivering refurbishment, fit-out, facilities or minor works projects within a live or occupied environment.