Site Manager

Pertemps Tm; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth Construction, a well-regarded main contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead mid to large-scale commercial schemes in Plymouth. You will coordinate site teams, supply chain partners and align health & safety, quality, programme and commercial performance to deliver projects on time and to budget.

In this role you will manage pre-construction through handover, build relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors, and drive continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering mid to large-scale commercial schemes.
• Experience with various construction methods and materials.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good commercial awareness including budgets, scope and cost control.
• Technical ability to interpret drawings, specs and programmes.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for successful delivery from pre-construction to completion.
• Coordinate client reps and stakeholders to meet contractual requirements.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and consultants to ensure a collaborative approach.
• Develop and manage project strategy and delivery programme.
• Monitor progress and report to senior management on variances and costs.
• Maintain budgetary control and manage variations and scope changes.
• Drive health, safety, environmental and quality standards on site.
• Identify risks and opportunities and implement mitigations.
• Oversee site logistics and temporary works to support safe delivery.
• Ensure successful completion, commissioning and handover to client.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety awareness

Budget awareness

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in construction management or related

MCIOB membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Drawing interpretation

Job description

Site Manager

Plymouth
Construction

An established and highly regarded main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join its team in Plymouth, taking a lead role in the successful delivery of complex construction schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Manager with a strong track record of delivering mid to large-scale commercial projects, who is confident leading site teams, coordinating supply chain partners and maintaining high standards across health & safety, quality, programme and commercial performance. Their main projects include Education, Industrial, Leisure, Healthcare and commercial.

Working closely with the wider project and operations teams, you will take responsibility for the delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover, while building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

The Role

• Taking overall responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion and the defects period.
• Working closely with client representatives and project stakeholders to ensure contractual requirements are achieved.
• Leading and coordinating project teams, subcontractors, consultants and other key stakeholders to create a collaborative, one-team approach.
• Developing, implementing and managing the agreed project strategy and delivery programme.
• Monitoring progress against programme targets and providing regular updates to senior management.
• Working closely with the commercial team to maintain budgetary control and manage variations, scope and project costs.
• Leading the site team and supply chain to achieve high standards of health & safety, environmental performance and quality.
• Identifying potential risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Managing site logistics and temporary works to support safe and efficient project delivery.
• Driving best practice and continuous improvement across the project.
• Coordinating the successful completion, commissioning and handover of projects to the client.

About You

• A proven track record of successfully delivering mid to large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Experience working across a variety of construction methods and materials.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate site teams, subcontractors, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of budgets, scope, variations and cost control.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contract information and programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in planning and managing site logistics and temporary works.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using construction project management systems.
• A calm and pragmatic approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and resolve issues as they arise.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work certification.
• A relevant degree, MCIOB membership and a full UK driving licence would also be advantageous.

What's on Offer

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to take a key role in the delivery of significant construction schemes in Plymouth and the surrounding area.

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are on offer, alongside genuine opportunities for career development and progression.