The Company
Our client is an established and growing main contractor delivering high-quality projects across London and the Home Counties. They operate across the residential, education, healthcare, commercial and public sectors, building a strong reputation for delivering projects safely, on time and to an exceptional standard. Their collaborative approach and focus on quality have resulted in a strong pipeline of repeat business and exciting new projects.
The Role
Due to a recent project award, our client is looking to appoint an experienced No.1 Site Manager to lead the delivery of a £5m new build Visitor Centre for a bird sanctuary.
This is a 55-week programme on a high-profile public sector project, involving the construction of a timber frame building with external cladding works through to completion and handover. Reporting into the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the project as the No.1 Site Manager from site set-up through to completion.
* Oversee all day-to-day site operations, subcontractors and direct labour.
* Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality and budget requirements.
* Maintain high standards of health & safety and site compliance.
* Coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are completed to specification.
* Chair site meetings and liaise with the client, consultants and wider project team.
* Manage quality inspections, snagging and handover.
Requirements
* Proven experience working as a Site Manager for a main contractor.
* Experience delivering new build construction projects.
* Timber frame experience would be highly advantageous.
* Experience on public sector, education or government-funded projects is desirable.
* Strong knowledge of health & safety and site management processes.
* SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year