Site Manager - Ipswich

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

Job summary

A national facilities management company is urgently seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee projects in Ipswich and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will hold valid certifications like SMSTS, a 3-day First Aid certificate, and a CSCS Card. Responsibilities include managing compliance with health and safety regulations, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring project completion on time and within budget. Night shifts are required, and experience in fire compartmentation is essential. Support will be provided for security clearance when necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in construction.
• Must hold required safety certifications.
• Experience managing site compliance with H&S regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess all sub-contractor health and safety documentation.
• Liaise with project stakeholders and conduct site meetings.
• Oversee site teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Manage site budgets and suggest improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with fire safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in Fire Protection

Fire Door Maintenance

Fire Door Installation

Health and Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

Valid 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.