Site Manager

GR8 Recruitment; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Site Foreman role in Saint Helier is responsible for day-to-day supervision of site operations, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will liaise between the client, the professional team and the workforce, coordinating trades and solving on-site issues to meet project specs and budgets.

You will lead a team, monitor programmes, manage materials and supervise finishing works, with a strong emphasis on safety and productivity on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in the commercial fit out industry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership and coordination of on-site teams.
• Familiarity with health, safety standards and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in daily site activities, ensuring progress aligns with project timelines.
• Supervise and coordinate direct labour and subcontractors across various trades.
• Ensure all works are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, and method.
• Lead by example, setting high standards of workmanship and conduct on site.
• Inspect and monitor all work to ensure it meets project quality and design standards.
• Identify and rectify any defects or non-compliant work promptly.
• Maintain quality assurance records and assist with sign-off inspections and snagging processes.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment in line with company policy and HSE.
• Conduct daily safety checks, toolbox talks, and ensure risk assessments and method statements
• Report and address any safety concerns or incidents immediately.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the site programme in coordination with the Site Manager.
• Plan daily and weekly tasks for teams to ensure efficient workflow and resource use.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback on productivity and potential delays.
• Order, receive, and manage materials and plant required for the works.
• Coordinate deliveries to ensure availability without disruption to the programme.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained in safe and serviceable condition.
• Supervise and execute finishing works to the highest standard.
• Coordinate final inspections, snagging, and remedial works.
• Ensure the project is presented to the client in a clean, complete, and defect-free condition.
• Act as a key point of contact between the clients and their professional teams, the site team, management, and subcontractors.
• Record site activities, labour, deliveries, and incidents accurately.
• Anticipate and resolve on-site challenges efficiently and effectively.
• Support the team with technical guidance and practical input.
• Motivate and mentor operatives to achieve high standards of performance and safety

Skills

Site supervision

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

HSE compliance

Education

Time-served background in construction

SMSTS or SSSTS certification

First Aid at Work / HSE training

Job description

St Helier, Jersey

The Site Foreman is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of site operations. This leadership role ensures that construction activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets.

The Site Foreman acts as the link between the client, his professional team and the workforce, combining trade expertise with coordination, quality control, and problem-solving skills to deliver successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Supervision and Coordination

• Oversee and participate in daily site activities, ensuring progress aligns with project timelines
• Supervise and coordinate direct labour and subcontractors across various trades.
• Ensure all works are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, and method
• Lead by example, setting high standards of workmanship and conduct on site.

2. Quality Control

• Inspect and monitor all work to ensure it meets project quality and design standards.
• Identify and rectify any defects or non-compliant work promptly.
• Maintain quality assurance records and assist with sign-off inspections and snagging processes.

3. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment in line with company policy and HSE
• Conduct daily safety checks, toolbox talks, and ensure risk assessments and method statements
• Report and address any safety concerns or incidents immediately.

4. Programme and Productivity

• Assist in maintaining and updating the site programme in coordination with the Site Manager.
• Plan daily and weekly tasks for teams to ensure efficient workflow and resource use.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback on productivity and potential delays.

5. Materials and Equipment Management

• Order, receive, and manage materials and plant required for the works.
• Coordinate deliveries to ensure availability without disruption to the programme.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained in safe and serviceable condition.

6. Finishing and Handover

• Supervise and execute finishing works to the highest standard.
• Coordinate final inspections, snagging, and remedial works.
• Ensure the project is presented to the client in a clean, complete, and defect-free condition.

7. Communication and Reporting

• Act as a key point of contact between the clients and their professional teams, the site team, management, and subcontractors.
• Record site activities, labour, deliveries, and incidents accurately.

8. Problem Solving and Leadership

• Anticipate and resolve on-site challenges efficiently and effectively.
• Support the team with technical guidance and practical input.
• Motivate and mentor operatives to achieve high standards of performance and safety

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in the commercial fit out industry.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction methods and programming.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and coordinate teams on-site while maintaining productivity and morale.
• Communication: Clear and confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Health & Safety: Familiarity with site safety standards and the ability to enforce compliance.
• Technical: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Education and Certifications

• Time-served background in construction.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification or similar.
• First Aid at Work and relevant HSE training desirable.

Working Conditions

• Based primarily on active construction sites.
• May require work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Working hours may extend to evenings or weekends to meet project deadlines