Site Manager

United Living Group; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living Group seeks a Site Manager to oversee construction projects ensuring they meet budget and quality standards. You will lead site operations, manage teams, and ensure safety compliance while contributing to the company's mission of sustainable community development. Opportunities for career progression are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Level 4 and above in construction-related qualifications.
• Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational activities and site management.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Undertake employee inductions and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate resources for optimal site effectiveness.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication

Project Management

Customer Focus

Education

HNC / NVQ in a relevant construction field

SMSTS certificate

Appropriate CSCS card

Valid driving licence

Job description

United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future;United Living Property Services, United Living Infrastructure Services, United Living New Homes and United Living Connected.

You will be joining United Living Property Services; revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods.

Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Job Description

Manage and control the activities on site to successfully complete the project within budget, to the stipulated quality standards, within the contract period and to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction ensuring that the highest standards of Health and Safety are maintained at all times.

Specific Responsibilities

• Accountable for all daily operational activity and the management of operatives and sub-contractors ensuring adherence to all Company policies, procedures and practices.
• Manage activities on site, ensuring that the highest standards of Health and Safety are maintained at all times. Organising and co-ordinating site resources to optimise the effectiveness on site.
• Undertake the induction of all employees and sub-contractors on site and follow up with toolbox talks.
• Induct all employees in the United Way of working ensuring that the contract delivery processes are complied with and adopted into your daily disciplines.
• Ensure all project related filing / administration is in accordance with United Way IMS and Project Filing Guide.
• Responsible for identifying, reviewing and implementing the client’s critical success factors for the project and taking corrective action as necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring that the quality and programme standards are delivered (avoiding any defects later), undertaking regular reviews to monitor progress against programme addressing any shortcomings and issues as they arise.
• Review and coordinate contract drawings and specifications for all work sections.
• Ensure that records pertaining to requests for information, verbal instructions, delay and disruption are rigorously maintained in conjunction with the commercial team to ensure the company’s liabilities are protected.
• Identify and requisition site equipment / plant and materials to ensure completion of works.
• Regular communication with Line Manager on site progress, advising of issues which may impact / change the contract programme. Accurately record progress weekly on all activities.
• Produce short term programmes for all trades to achieve main programme dates.
• Chair/attend weekly sub-contractor progress/planning meeting and record minutes.
• Maintain to the highest quality daily records of site activities.
• Supervise the implementation of work safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and other works procedures ensuring they comply with the relevant documentation. Monitor and report on their effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with external and internal departments to ensure smooth running of the site and tasks are undertaken in line with the programme requirements taking appropriate action to address any issues or concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are wearing appropriate PPE at all times during site activities.
• Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are suitably trained to use any relevant plant and equipment.
• Ability to understand and gain full working knowledge of the relevant contract terms and conditions and the associated obligations.
• Work closely with the commercial team to be aware of the financial position of the contract. Agree scopes of each sub contract package.
• Day work sheets should be reviewed with site QS before signing.
• Demonstrate a strong Customer focus and an ability to deliver initiatives within the local community and to support the Company’s corporate social responsibility.
• Ensure any quality control notices are issued to sub-contractors promptly.
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction related level 4 and above qualification (HNC / NVQ)
• Appropriate CSCS card
• Valid driving licence
• SMSTS certificate
• Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS is desirable

Additional Information

If you are a Site Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth

How to Apply:

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!

As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.