Site Manager

Farrans Construction; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Peterborough is seeking a skilled Site Manager to oversee successful project delivery. Key responsibilities include promoting safety standards, managing supply chain relationships, and ensuring project timelines are met. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Engineering, possess relevant construction knowledge, and have strong communication skills. Opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment are provided to help you thrive in this role.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must possess an appropriate and valid CSCS / CSR card.
• Full Driving License required.
• First Aid at Work certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote health, safety, and environmental management standards.
• Monitor project strategies to ensure sustainability objectives.
• Manage supply chain relationships effectively.
• Ensure timely project delivery and communication.

Skills

Technical knowledge of construction and best practices

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Sound knowledge of latest building regulations

Passionate about construction and building

Education

Educated to degree standard in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office packages

Job description

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Job Description

As a Site Manager you are involved with the successful delivery of projects, working alongside Senior Management team. Initiating continuous improvements to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.
• Monitor project strategies in order to achieve the company's sustainability objectives.
• Developing and monitoring strategies to deliver a quality build in accordance with the requirements of the project.
• Develop, nurture and manage supply chain relationships.
• Ensure the principles of the Considerate Constructor's Scheme are adopted and managing community relations.
• Developing project strategy and ensuring effective communication and implementation to deliver the project on time. Challenging and interrogative reporting on progress and instigating corrective actions, as required.
• Reviewing performance against targets and identifying and managing potential risks and opportunities.
• Ensuring consistent implementation of standard procedures.
• Managing project handover and ensuring defect/ snag free completion.
• Ensuring robust strategy for the closure of defects during defects period and obtaining certification of Making Good Defects within targets set.
• Sharing best practice and driving continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard in Engineering or equivalent
• Technical knowledge of construction and best practices
• Passionate about construction and building
• Sound knowledge of latest building regulations, legislation and Health and Safety
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office packages
• An appropriate and valid CSCS / CSR card.
• Full Driving License.
• First Aid at Work
• Sound knowledge of engineering
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and able to engage with all stakeholders at all

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Benefits

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.

We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.

We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.

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About the Team

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA)
The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is an alliance of Anglian Water (AW), Farrans, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB), Costain and Jacobs who are contracted to deliver one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK. It will be achieved by the engineering, integration and assembly of a series of interconnected pipelines which will enable AW to move water from areas with surplus water, to areas which are in deficit, making the east of England resilient to drought and securing water supplies for future generations. Securing the Farrans team in the South East England region from 2021 and through into AMP8.