Site Manager

Equans Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (+ public hols)

Life Cover 2x salary

Employee discounts on major brands

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

2 CSR days per year

Learning opportunities and training

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Site Manager to join our team in North Essex/Suffolk for a full-time role with salary and benefits. You will lead on-site delivery of refurbishment and decarbonisation projects, coordinating teams and subcontractors while ensuring safety, quality, and minimal resident disruption.

Key responsibilities include pre-start setup, progress reporting, inspections, risk management, and stakeholder liaison.

Qualifications

• Site management experience on refurbishment and framework projects.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of building and Health & Safety legislation.
• Organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Contracts Manager with pre-start details and client meetings.
• Issue monthly site progress reports to monitor schedule adherence.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures, PPE, inductions, risk assessments, permits.
• Conduct scaffold and lifting equipment inspections and qualifications.
• Perform SHEQ audits and report findings.
• Maintain site tidiness, clear escape routes, and document risk areas.
• Manage defects per KPIs and ensure quality standards.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and performance NCRs.
• Liaise with stakeholders, client reps, and RLOs for communication.
• Develop relationships with residents and clients; support BD.
• Coordinate subcontractors for timely project completion.
• Conduct material take-offs and maintain site documentation.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Budgeting

MS Project

Reading drawings

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Equans is looking for a Site Manager to join our team in North Essex/ Suffolk. This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package.

You will be a site manager with experience in the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) to lead on-site delivery, coordinate teams and subcontractors, and ensure works are completed safely, to specification and with minimal disruption to residents. Be part of projects that improve homes and support the transition to more energy-efficient housing

What will you deliver?

• Assist the Contracts Manager with pre-start details and attend client meetings to ensure a smooth project setup.
• Issue monthly site progress reports to the Contracts Manager and client to monitor schedule adherence.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety procedures, including PPE use, site inductions, risk assessments, and work permits.
• Conduct scaffold and lifting equipment inspections, ensuring proper qualifications for users.
• Perform in-house audits and inspections for SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) and report findings.
• Maintain site tidiness to reduce fire risks and ensure clear escape routes.
• Prepare and maintain Health & Safety files, ensuring all risk areas are identified and monitored.
• Manage defects per KPIs and ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee, coach, and develop site teams, including Assistant Site Managers, Site Administrators, and Subcontractors.
• Manage subcontractor performance, issuing NCRs where necessary.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, including Contracts Managers, Project Managers, consultants, and clients.
• Develop effective relationships with client representatives and RLOs to ensure consistent communication.
• Handle complaints following company procedures and work alongside RLO teams and clients.
• Manage site facilities, including welfare areas, offices, and equipment.
• Identify commercial opportunities and communicate them to senior management.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure timely project completion.
• Conduct material take-offs to ensure a smooth project workflow.
• Maintain accurate and timely site-based documentation, including H&S certificates and client reports.
• Attend internal and external project meetings as required.
• Perform work inspections and ensure projects align with scheduled deadlines, reporting delays as necessary.
• Foster professional relationships with clients, staff, consultants, and residents to support business development.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• Previous Site Management experience, including refurbishment and framework projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of building and Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial and commercial awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, programs, and specifications.
• Understanding of local government and partnership arrangements.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certification.
• Full valid driving license.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values-Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.