New Site Manager position in Canterbury, Kent. Have you just finished an assignment and looking for your next role?
* Position: Site Manager
* Start date: January 2025
* Contract type: Freelance
* Location: Canterbury, Kent
* Pay rate: £250 - £300/day
* Duration: 12 months
* Xenon Recruitment contact: Matt Jasper
The company:
An award winning residential developer who operate across the Southern Home Counties.
The project:
A new traditional build development of 18x detached homes (4-5 bedroom).
The role:
Reporting into a visiting Contracts Manager you will be responsible for managing this residential scheme as the number 1 on site, from site setup through to completion. Your role will involve but not be limited to:
* Management of the master build programme
* Preparation of short term programmes
* Weekly progress meetings with the site team and subcontractors
* Progress reporting to a visiting Contracts Manager on a weekly basis
* Pre-start meetings with the relevant subcontractors
* Overseeing Health & Safety on site and production of relevant reports
* Liaise regularly with external bodies regarding development including Building Control, HSE, Utilities and Service providers and NHBC
* Responsible for quality control, ensuring all units are completed to the required standard prior to NHBC inspection
About you:
* You will have gained circa 5+ years experience, ideally working for a Residential Developer
* Have the correct CITB qualifications for the position (CSCS Card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work)
* Experience working on a similar scheme would be preferable, but not essential
* Experience of controlling multiple subcontractor packages and direct labour
* Strong organisational and time management skills