Site Manager

Nicholas Associates; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adey Steel Group, part of the Nicholas Associates Group, is seeking a Site Manager to oversee site installation activities and manage on-site teams in line with safety guidelines. You will be responsible for surveys, planning, supervision of subcontract labour, and ensuring successful contract completion.

Role involves RAMS, site inductions, daily reporting, and close-out activities with regular site attendance.

Qualifications

• Steelwork and site health & safety competencies including Crane Supervisor, SSSTS, CSCS Gold Card, IPAF and PASMA.
• Strong construction health & safety knowledge.
• Excellent understanding of construction plant and equipment.
• Good attention to detail with quality checks on installed work.
• Solid problem solving, planning and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proven leadership to motivate and direct teams.
• Ability to prioritise resources to meet project requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and follow-up skills.
• Basic IT skills (email, Word, spreadsheets).
• First Aid certificate desirable but not essential.
• Flexible working approach.

Responsibilities

• Site surveys to measure and provide data to the Design/Detailing team.
• Pre-start visits to check access, working areas, datum levels and setting-out lines.
• RAMS creation and site audits in line with Safety-First initiative.
• Deliver site inductions, team meetings and toolbox talks.
• Manage and monitor site activities within budget and programme.
• Oversee sub-trades to ensure project requirements.
• Support close-out with Contract Managers and snagging tasks.
• Maintain comprehensive site records and photographic evidence.
• Complete daily diary entries and report progress, labour, issues and deviations.
• Prepare clear reports for commercial discussions.
• Raise NCRs when required and notify contracts manager.
• Review/sign off timesheets for employees and subcontractors.
• Challenge costs to support on-time delivery with QA.
• Provide cross-department information to assist accounts.
• Attend site and management meetings.
• Provide training and coaching to develop the team.

Skills

Steelwork competencies

H&S knowledge

Plant & Equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Technical drawings

Leadership

Resource prioritisation

Communication

Organisation

IT skills

First Aid certificate

Flexible working

Job description

Job Description

Role: Site Manager

Direct Reports: Sub-Contract labour resource and ASL site teams

Reports To: Head of Contracts

Job Function: Primarily office based with regular site attendance. Responsible for overseeing site installation activities, ensuring the effective day to day running of projects, and securing the successful completion of contracts in line with current legislation and best practice guidelines. The role includes full supervision of the site workforce and labour operations.

Job Duties

• Site Surveys - Accurately measure and survey existing structures, supplying clear, formatted measurement data to the ASL Design/Detailing department.
• Pre-Start Visits - Attend site prior to commencement to check access, working areas, datum levels, and setting-out profile lines.
• RAMS & Audits - Create and maintain RAMS and conduct site audits in line with the Company's Safety-First initiative.
• Site Briefings - Deliver site inductions, team meetings, and toolbox talks as required.
• Site Management - Manage and monitor all site activities within budget and programme, escalating concerns to the appropriate Manager.
• Sub-Trade Oversight - Oversee sub-trades such as painters to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Project Close-Out - Support Contract Managers in closing out site works, including supervising snagging visits and, where necessary, completing snagging tasks with the appropriate team.
• Record Keeping - Maintain comprehensive site records, files, and photographic evidence of completed works.
• Daily Reporting - Complete daily diary entries using the standard template, reporting progress, labour, issues, and deviations from plan.
• Report Writing - Produce clear, concise reports with sufficient detail to support future commercial discussions.
• NCR Management - Raise NCRs when required and notify contracts manager.
• Resource Management - Manage site resources and review/sign off timesheets for employees and subcontractors.
• Cost Control - Challenge costs where appropriate to support successful project delivery within budget again working closely with contracts manager and QA.
• Cross-Department Support - Provide information throughout the project lifecycle to support the accounts team and liaise with other departments.
• Meetings - Attend site and management meetings as required.
• Team Development - Provide training, coaching, and support to improve performance and develop team capability.

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. You may be required to undertake additional reasonable duties appropriate to the level of responsibility.

Skills & Qualifications

• Steelwork Competencies - Relevant skills and training in steelwork, including Crane Supervisor (minimum), SSSTS (minimum), CSCS Gold Card, IPAF, and PASMA.
• H&S Knowledge - Strong understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Plant & Equipment Knowledge - Excellent understanding of construction plant and equipment used in steelwork activities.
• Attention to Detail - Ability to inspect and quality-check installed work with accuracy.
• Problem Solving - Competent in problem solving, planning, and decision-making.
• Technical Drawings - Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings.
• Leadership - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct teams.
• Resource Prioritisation - Ability to allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements.
• Communication - Strong verbal, written, and negotiation skills.
• Organisation - Excellent organisational and follow-up skills.
• IT Skills - Basic IT skills, including email, Word, and spreadsheets.
• First Aid Certificate (desirable but not essential)
• Flexible working approach

Working Environment

Working outdoors with physical activity required. Tasks may involve ladders, MEWPs, dexterity, and manual handling.

The job description provides a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list of duties and responsibilities. You will be required to carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, appropriate with the level of responsibilities of this post.

Adey Steel Group is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions-including recruitment, hiring, promotion, and compensation-are made entirely on the basis of merit, competence, and business needs. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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