Site Manager

Coleman James; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Residential Groundworks Site Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves overseeing site activities, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards, and managing personnel. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering and experience with groundworks. This permanent position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a reputable company on ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising site activities and managing a team.
• Strong background in civil engineering and groundworks.
• Ability to oversee Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Health & Safety and quality standards on site.
• Supervise site personnel and manage day-to-day activities.
• Plan daily and weekly works, coordinating resources.

Skills

Knowledge of plots, roads, and sewers

Team management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety oversight

Problem-solving skills

Job description

This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency.

Coleman James are working with a Construction company that offers a wide range of services to the groundworks and construction industry across the North East and North Yorkshire.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Residential Groundworks Site Manager to oversee and manage groundworks operations on site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with a strong background in civil engineering and groundworks, looking to join a reputable company with ongoing projects.

Role Description:

• Overseeing Health & Safety and quality standards on site, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards
• Supervising site personnel and managing day-to-day activities on-site
• Planning the daily and weekly works, coordinating resources, and working closely with the Contracts Manager
• Recording site activities and resource use, including daily diaries, allocation sheets, daywork sheets, photographs, and drawing mark-ups
• Managing materials on site
• Managing permits as well as planning and organising daily briefings
• Conducting RAMS briefings and providing input to the Contracts Manager for RAMS preparation/updates
• Performing regular Health & Safety inspections to ensure compliance
• Delivering toolbox talks to the site team
• Ensuring all daily/weekly site safety and quality paperwork is completed, collated, and filed correctly
• Recording potential changes, instructions, and delays, and reporting them

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong knowledge and experience in plots roads and sewers
• Proven ability to supervise site activities and manage a team effectively
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to oversee and manage Health & Safety standards on-site
• Experience with planning and coordinating site works and resources
• Familiarity with site documentation such as daily diaries, resource allocation sheets, and material management
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with main contractors and other stakeholders
• A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills

If you have the required skills and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.