Site Manager / Project Manager

Headley Professional Recruitment Ltd; Goldthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the Goldthorpe area is seeking an experienced Site Manager / Project Manager. The role involves overseeing construction sites, coordinating staff and contractors, and ensuring projects progress smoothly. Candidates must have site/project management experience, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. A full driving license is essential. This role offers an opportunity to work on a range of significant projects for blue-chip clients.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of site/project management experience.
• Experience in refurbishment, interior fit outs or new build.
• Knowledge of construction processes and strong commercial awareness.
• In-date qualifications: SMSTS, First Aid, Black Managers CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily running of construction sites.
• Coordinate site staff and contractors.
• Plan and program site activities.
• Ensure work progresses according to the program.
• Maintain safety standards and manage quality.

Skills

Site management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Planning

Education

HNC, HND, Degree in a construction-related subject

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting a Site Manager / Project Manager for our client in the Barnsley/Doncaster area. The company are a construction main contractor who offer a full construction service from inception to completion for Blue Chip clients within the Retail, Student Accommodation, Healthcare, Leisure, Industrial and Commercial Sectors. They work with clients such as Pure Gym, M&S, the NHS, John Lewis etc... They work on refurbishments, interior fit outs and new build projects between £0.5 and £8 million in value. Projects are often in Yorkshire but they also work nationwide so applicants must be willing to lodge away when required. They are seeking an experienced Site Manager / Project Manager to join the team as No1 on site. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and clearly directing both directly employed site staff and contractors.
• Planning and programming all site activities and coordinating labour.
• Working closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure work is progressing according to the programme with effective cost control.
• Promptly dealing with any issues and planning corrective actions.
• Proving regular updates, attending and leading progress meetings and subcontractor meetings.
• Maintaining the Group's high quality and safety standards, working closely with our in-house Health, Safety and Environmental Team.

Requirements

• Previous site/project management experience is essential
• Previous experience working for new build, refurbishment or interior fit out main contractors
• You must be able to plan all aspects of construction operations and produce construction programmes. Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and strong commercial awareness are required.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and people management skills are essential. You must be friendly and professional at all times when directly dealing with colleagues, contractors, clients, professionals and all others within the supply chain.
• An academic qualification (HNC, HND, Degree in a construction-related subject) would be an advantage.
• We are ideally seeking a candidate with in-date qualifications and training such as SMSTS, First Aid, Black Managers CSCS card, asbestos awareness, working at height, scaffold inspection.
• A full driving licence is essential