Site Manager - Ipswich

CMS - Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is urgently seeking a skilled Site Manager to oversee critical fire safety projects across the South of the UK. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing subcontractors, and liaising with various stakeholders. As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess essential certifications and have a strong background in fire protection and safety management, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS certifications.
• Experience in Fire Protection and Fire Door Maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess sub-contractor H&S documentation and ensure compliance.
• Conduct client site progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Manage site teams to ensure effective and safe project delivery.

Skills

Fire compartmentation

Health and Safety compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Education

SMSTS certification

3-day First Aid certificate

CSCS Card

Job description

Site Manager

Location: Ipswich and surrounding areas

Working Hours: Night shifts - outside of standard office hours (Candidates must have a flexible approach to working hours)

Contract: 4 weeks
Day Rate: £280-£320

We are urgently seeking an experienced Commercial Site Manager with expertise in Fire compartmentation to support the delivery of various projects across the South of the UK on behalf of a Multi-National Facilities Management company.

Key responsibilities for the Site Manager include, but are not limited to:

1. Assessment of all sub-contractor H&S documentation, including client-employed contractors; preparation and collation of Principal Contractor H&S documentation.
2. Liaising with stakeholders.
3. Conducting client site progress meetings with property teams and project stakeholders, including safety consultants, designers, and other relevant parties.
4. Ensuring the site teams complete work effectively, on time, safely, and within budget.
5. Performing pre- and post-inspections of buildings under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order at the instruction of the Fire Safety Manager to ensure full compliance with health and safety duties.
6. Costing and securing approval for any additional works requested.
7. Ensuring site compliance with H&S regulations and that staff follow policies and procedures through training, risk assessments, audits, and record-keeping.
8. Managing the site to meet quality and compliance standards and providing timely reports.
9. Assisting Contracts / Project Managers in the selection and formation of the site team, including subcontractors and suppliers, during pre-contract planning.
10. Working within the provided budget and suggesting improvements or upselling opportunities.
11. Experience in Fire Protection and Fire Door Maintenance & Installation is essential

The successful candidate must hold a valid SMSTS, a 3-day First Aid certificate, and a CSCS Card.

Due to contract requirements, the candidate will also need to undergo a security clearance process.