My client is looking to appoint a Site Manager for a project in the Northampton area on a long term freelance basis. The project is to start in February 2025 which is planned to be between 12 and 18 months in duration.
My client is a main contractor who deliver projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence and industrial. This particular site is a large scale industrial project with new build, refurbishment, demolition and fit out elements
The role will be a site based role, with critical responsibility for the management and success of the sections of the project, including client relations, health and safety, quality, environmental, programme and the cost/value of operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing leadership, and energy;
• Ensuring the construction works run to strict programme;
• Maintaining strict quality control procedures;
• Lead regular site meetings with all interested parties;
• Conducting regular site safety checks;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Maintaining effective long term relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials etc. in order to maximise commercial profitability;
• Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement;
• Implementing and maintaining the Company's Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values;
• Coaching and motivating subordinates
Experience and qualifications
• Detailed knowledge of building regulations;
• Experience of a similar role working for a main contractor (essential);
• Professional qualification (desirable);
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• CITB level 3 Safety Course;
• CSCS Card – Appropriate level;
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Technical knowledge and experience;
• Commercial and financial awareness;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Understanding of different contracts e.g. NEC, JCT