Site Manager

Persimmon; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations for major infrastructure projects in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will co-ordinate site activities, ensuring compliance with safety legislation and industry standards. Responsibilities include managing team performance, conducting audits, and reporting progress to the Project Manager. Essential qualifications include a Gold CSCS card, NVQ level 4, and experience in site management, with a focus on maintaining a culture of safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site-based activities for major infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Co-ordinate and manage own teams' performance and subcontractors.
• Conduct site audits and maintain safety documentation.
• Monitor programme delivery and report to the Project Manager.

Skills

CSCS card – Gold

NVQ minimum level 4

SSSTS

NRSWA: Streetworks Supervisor

Deep Excavation / Temporary works supervisor

Emergency First Aid

SPEN contract experience

SMSTS (desirable)

Confined Spaces experience (desirable)

Existing experience as a site manager (preferable)

Job description

The main purpose of the role will be to manage the day‑to‑day site‑based activities and operational teams for the Company's major infrastructure projects, delivering works safely and within deadlines. You will ensure work complies with all relevant legislation and industry best practice.

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate all aspects of work so that the project is completed in line with client requirements
• Manage own teams' performance and competence of all responsible staff including sub‑contractors
• Issue Work Instructions and RAMs and co‑ordinate the requirement for any Client specific safety documentation (e.g., Permit to Dig, Break / No break Zones, CDM documentation)
• Ensure all relevant Operatives are signed on to the correct RAMS
• Ensure weekly track sheets and diaries are completed and submitted on time
• Conduct site audits and plant checks
• Maintain and update Phase Health & Safety plan as works proceed
• Plan, co‑ordinate and manage resources required to complete works
• Regularly monitor the programme delivery and provide site progress reports to the Project Manager
• Ensure suitable levels of supervision of all direct teams and subcontracted resources
• Ensure installation complies with relevant construction drawings and cross‑sections
• Take responsibility for the opening and closing of the site facilities
• Management of site facilities; welfare, toilets, offices, compound area etc.
• Management of site housekeeping, discipline, behaviour etc.
• Safe storage and co‑ordination of materials and monitoring of waste
• Attendance at project and company related meetings, compile site reports as necessary
• Mentor and train Assistant Site Manager and junior members of staff
• Monitor use of PPE in accordance with the hierarchy of risk control
• Complete time sheets for all Operatives on your site and return the complete time sheets and overtime request forms to the Contracts Manager by the end of every week
• Attend all mandatory training courses related to your role
• Take responsibility for the safety of yourself and others – deliver toolbox talks and embed a culture of zero harm
• Liaise with the client, consultants, contract administrator, head office, local authority representatives ensuring any client and public complaints are resolved efficiently
• Responsible for placing orders for materials through the procurement team
• Responsible for ordering Plant & Transport through the P&T department – M&E Site Manager (Electrical Bias)

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• CSCS card – Gold
• NVQ minimum level 4
• SSSTS
• NRSWA: Streetworks Supervisor
• Deep Excavation / Temporary works supervisor
• Emergency First Aid
• SPEN contract experience
• SMSTS (desirable)
• Confined Spaces experience (desirable)
• Existing experience as a site manager (preferable)