Site Manager

Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Industry: Construction / Cladding & Facades
Location: Brighton
Salary & Package: £55,000 + package

The Role & About the Client:

ITS Building People are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager on behalf of an established cladding and facades specialist contractor, working on a project based in Brighton. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring the cladding/facades installation is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards from mobilisation through to completion. This is a site-based role offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join a specialist contractor and take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a facades project in Brighton, working closely with the client, design team, subcontractors and site operatives.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Managing the day-to-day running of the site for a cladding/facades installation project in Brighton.
Taking responsibility for the successful delivery of the project from mobilisation through to completion.
Planning and coordinating site activities to ensure works remain on programme.
Managing subcontractors, trades and site operatives.
Coordinating deliveries, materials and site logistics.
Reading and working from drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
Monitoring workmanship and ensuring the project is completed to the required quality standards.
Carrying out regular site inspections and monitoring progress.
Liaising with the client, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
Attending site and project meetings where required.
Identifying potential issues and resolving problems efficiently on site.
Monitoring project progress against the agreed programme.
Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with current health and safety and CDM requirements, including current fire safety/building safety regulations relevant to facades.
Maintaining site records, reports and relevant project documentation.
Monitoring subcontractor performance and ensuring works are completed in line with agreed requirements.
Assisting with variations, additional works and changes to scope.
Coordinating snagging, defects and outstanding works through to completion.
Supporting the handover of the completed project, including O&M documentation.
Providing regular progress updates to senior management. The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience working as a Site Manager within the cladding, facades or wider building envelope/rainscreen sector.
Proven experience managing a facades project from start to completion.
Strong knowledge of facade systems (e.g. rainscreen, curtain walling, render, ACM/composite panels).
Good understanding of current fire safety and building safety regulations as they apply to facades.
Experience managing subcontractors, trades and site teams.
Good understanding of construction programmes and project delivery.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
Strong understanding of health and safety and CDM requirements.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
A proactive approach to managing site issues and finding practical solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Ability to liaise confidently with clients, consultants and contractors.
Relevant Site Management qualifications and CSCS card (Black/Gold).
SMSTS is essential.
First Aid at Work and other relevant site qualifications would be advantageous.
Based in or able to commute to Brighton on a daily basis. What's on Offer:

Permanent position with an established cladding and facades specialist contractor.
Competitive salary, depending on experience.
Site-based role in Brighton.
Opportunity to take full responsibility for a project from commencement through to completion.
Genuine autonomy and progression opportunities within a growing business. How to Apply:

If you're an experienced Site Manager looking for your next permanent opportunity within cladding and facades, based in Brighton, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your CV today or contact the ITS Building People office for a confidential discussion about the role.

Equal Opportunities ITS Building People is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence