Site Manager

Professional Construction Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction recruitment is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee residential projects. You will ensure timely delivery, lead a team, and manage communication with stakeholders. This 12-month fixed-term contract could lead to a permanent senior role, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Vehicle and fuel for work purposes

Relevant IT

Project completion bonus

Qualifications

• At least 8 years experience on UK residential sites.
• Understanding of residential construction processes, materials, building codes.
• Full clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and to high standards.
• Lead project teams and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Manage and resolve unforeseen issues as they arise.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

CSCS card

First Aid certification

Tools

Project management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

You will be responsible for delivering projects on a realistic timescale and budget. This involves selecting and leading a project team and ensuring you are aware of all aspects of the project so you can keep senior management and the client up to date.

The role will involve the following duties:

• Reading architects drawings, understanding what the client and the company wants to achieve from initial brief to the finishing details. Instruct and direct the relevant staff and contractors to deliver the project.
• Agreeing timescales, costs parameters from QS and resources needed to deliver projects
• Drawing up a detailed plan for how to achieve each stage of a project, selecting and leading a project team to achieve delivery.
• Tracking the project, ensuring that each stage happens on time, on budget and to a high standard, in line with Elphinston Wells expectations. Communicate any deviations from plan in a timely manner with the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring that each stage of the project happens on time, on budget and to a high standard
• Ensure all works comply with all relevant building codes and safety regulations
• Selecting and leading a project team to deliver each stage of a project
• Planning requirements for QS to negotiate costs with contractors and suppliers.
• Directing a multi-disciplinary team
• Communicating with staff, contractors, clients, architects, designers and structural engineers at every level, in a calm, personable way
• Overseeing several projects at the same time
• Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, internally and externally, reporting regularly on progress
• Identify and resolve potential issues to mitigate any delays. Manage and resolve unforeseen issues as they arise in a timely manner.
• Writing bids for tender, i.e. carpentry, tacking etc
• Managing several projects simultaneously with the support of site managers
• Supervise and guide site mangers, staff and contractors fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Effectively communicate with several site managers ensuring all relevant information is relayed to deliver each stage of a project.
• Ensuring all necessary documentation is completed, final inspections are conducted and the project is formally closed out.

Skills & qualifications

Strong leadership and communication skills: Ability to lead and motivate teams, manage conflicts, and effectively communicate with various stakeholders.

Project management expertise: Knowledge of project management methodologies, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.

Technical knowledge of construction: Understanding of residential construction processes, materials, building codes, and safety regulations. Ideally have worked on single residential builds

Qualifications and experience: Critical to have a have a solid working understanding of all areas of construction with practical experience. At least 8 years experience on UK residential sites, managing the construction process

Problem-solving and decision-making abilities: Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively.

Proficiency in relevant software: Experience with project management software, scheduling tools, and other relevant technologies.

Must have full clean driving license, knowledge of CDM and hold a valid CSCS card. First Aid certification is desirable.

The role is a fixed term contract for 12 months with the opportunity to become a permanent, and longer term leading to a senior Director role.

Benefits:

• 50k- 60k p.a. depending on experience
• Vehicle and fuel for work purposes
• Relevant IT
• Project completion bonus