site manager

Build Recruitment Limited; South Zeal; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a major housing development on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. The role covers day-to-day site leadership on a 27-dwelling project with extensive civil works and a demanding slope site.

You will oversee earthworks, drainage, utilities, roads and external works, ensuring works run to programme with a strong focus on safety and quality. Rotation: 12 days on / 2 off.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within construction
• Strong civil and structural construction experience
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the site, ensuring works are delivered safely and to programme
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to keep progress on track
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and quality across the works

Skills

Site management

Construction

Civil and structural construction

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

Communication

Planning & programming

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Site Manager – Isles of Scilly

Location: St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Project: Carn Thomas Housing Development
Rotation: 12 days on / 2 days off
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager to join a major housing development on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly.

The project involves the construction of 27 new social housing dwellings, alongside extensive civil and infrastructure works on a steeply sloping site.

The Project

The works include:

• 27 new residential dwellings
• Earthworks and groundworks
• Retaining structures
• Drainage and utilities
• Roads and infrastructure
• External works
• Civil and structural construction

About the Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within construction
• Strong civil and structural construction experience
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• Knowledge of earthworks, drainage, infrastructure and retaining structures
• Strong understanding of construction health & safety
• Ability to manage site activities and keep works on programme
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications

Experience working on remote or logistically challenging projects would be highly advantageous.

Due to the location, candidates must be comfortable working away from home on a 12 days on / 2 days off rotation.