Site Manager

AndersElite; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Northampton is looking for a Site Manager for a long-term freelance project encompassing various construction elements. The successful candidate will have detailed knowledge of building regulations and strong leadership skills. Focused on quality control and safety, this role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression within an established business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a main contractor.
• Strong leadership and management skills required.
• Detailed knowledge of building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and maintain strict quality control.
• Conduct regular site safety checks.
• Review methods of working to maximize profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Quality control

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Professional qualification

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid certification

Job description

My client is looking to appoint a Site Manager for a project in the Northampton area on a long term freelance basis. The project is planned to be between 12 and 18 months in duration with other work with their client in the pipeline. My client is a main contractor who deliver projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence and industrial. This particular site is a large scale industrial project with new build, refurbishment, demolition and fit out elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, and energy
• Ensuring the construction works run to strict programme
• Maintaining strict quality control procedures
• Lead regular site meetings with all interested parties
• Conducting regular site safety checks
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems
• Maintaining effective long term relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors
• Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials etc. in order to maximise commercial profitability
• Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement
• Implementing and maintaining the Companys Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values
• Coaching and motivating subordinates

Experience and qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of building regulations
• Experience of a similar role working for a main contractor (essential)
• Professional qualification (desirable)
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• CITB level 3 Safety Course
• CSCS Card - Appropriate level
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Technical knowledge and experience
• Commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Understanding of different contracts e.g. NEC, JCT.

This is a superb opportunity to join an established but growing business working with opportunity for career progression. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on the number supplied or via email on (url removed).