Site Manager

Adecco (Portugal); Norwich; On-site; GBP 3,500 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Site Manager for our client in Norwich to oversee out-of-hours construction and improvement works within a live hospital environment. This 3-month contract offers exposure to critical healthcare settings and requires strong safety discipline and contractor coordination.

The role focuses on ensuring compliance, quality and timely delivery while working with hospital departments, project managers and contractors to manage access, permits and daily site activity.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction site management with focus on health and safety.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and technical information.
• Strong coordination, record-keeping and stakeholder communication.
• Experience supervising refurbishment, maintenance and M&E works.
• Familiarity with healthcare estates HTM/HBN requirements is desirable.
• Proficient with digital systems for reporting and site records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee out-of-hours site activities and contractor supervision to meet hospital standards.
• Ensure inductions, site rules, security and welfare compliance.
• Coordinate permits to work, isolations and access with Project Manager.
• Conduct regular inspections and address unsafe acts or risks.
• Monitor fire safety, escape routes and hot-work controls.
• Coordinate infection control, noise management and hoarding.
• Track progress against schedule and report constraints promptly.
• Maintain daily site records, inspections and snag actions.
• Ensure workmanship and materials meet standards.
• Communicate planned disruptions and progress to departments and contractors.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Quality assurance

Drawing interpretation

Coordination

Record keeping

Stakeholder communication

M&E works

HTM/HBN knowledge

Digital reporting

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ6

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager

Duration: 3 months, extensions likely

Location: Norwich (Monday to Friday, 8pm-6am, onsite)

Salary: circa 383.34 per shift via Umbrella

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Site Manager to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of construction and improvement works within the live environment of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Site Manager, the successful candidate will be entrusted with a variety of essential duties, including:

• Daily Site Management: Oversee out-of-hours site activities, contractor supervision, and access arrangements while ensuring compliance with hospital operational standards.
• Induction and Compliance: Ensure all personnel are properly inducted, adhere to site rules, and meet security and welfare requirements.
• Permit Coordination: Manage permits to work, isolations, and access requirements in collaboration with the Project Manager and authorised personnel.
• Site Inspections: Conduct regular inspections, escalating any unsafe acts, defects, or operational risks as necessary.
• Fire Safety Monitoring: Monitor fire precautions, escape routes, and hot-work controls to maintain a safe working environment.
• Infection Control: Coordinate infection prevention measures, noise management, and hoarding to protect occupied areas.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor progress against the project schedule, reporting any constraints or delays promptly.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate site records including daily reports, inspections, and snagging actions.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure workmanship and materials meet approved standards and specifications.
• Communication: Effectively communicate planned disruptions and site progress to hospital departments, contractors, and the Project Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Practical knowledge of construction site management, health and safety regulations, contractor control, and quality assurance.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical information related to building fabric and services.
• Strong coordination, record-keeping, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience in supervising refurbishment, maintenance, and mechanical and electrical works.
• Familiarity with healthcare estates and relevant HTM and HBN requirements is highly desirable.
• Proficient in using digital systems for reporting and site records.

Qualifications Required:

• SMSTS or equivalent certification
• Appropriate CSCS card
• First Aid at Work certification
• Fire Marshal training
• Asbestos awareness
• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent construction/building services qualification (desirable)

This role offers the chance to contribute to a vital public service while ensuring high standards of safety and quality in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply promptly for this unique opportunity with our client!