Construction Jobs
London
Jul 14, 2020
Permanent
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Site Manager on behalf of a specialist utility services company who specialise in the project management, installation, service and maintenance of heat networks throughout the Uk.
The Senior Site Manager will be responsible for the management of all site activity that is carried out by the delivery team. This will include project planning and coordination, safety and compliance, quality control and liaison with clients and contractors to ensure the efficient delivery of multiple projects within agreed timescales.
This position will oversee up to 50 lives sites at any one time and therefore requires exceptional time management and organisation skills.
Role Description
* Responsible for daily management of all on-site works, ensuring Clients’ site teams and sub-contractors have clear communication & regular contact
* Drive site activity to ensure proactive equipment & commissioning engineer call-off. Maintain & share clear visibility of site programme / timings.
* Responsible for the quality of systems installed (by contractors) and commissioned, ensuring fully working systems the point of handover & escalation of snags.
* Work with the Delivery Administration Manager to ensure recharge process is followed internally and is agreed with Clients/Contractors.
* Maintain reports to monitor site progress and share weekly updates internally & with Clients.
* Responsible for CDM and health & safety of field team staff and sub-contractors.
* Responsible for writing Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) and ensuring controls are in place to reduce risk.
* Ensure field team hold appropriate qualifications & accreditations and comply with all Client/Site access, induction, and conduct requirements.
* Ensure regular toolbox talks are given to field-based engineers & records are maintained.
* Project manage on-site tasks and activities, including scheduling of site work, resource (equipment and staff) planning and timings (40+ live projects shared between Site Manager & Snr Site Manager)
* Build relationships with external construction stakeholders (clients, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants) and be a single point of contact (or escalation contact) for managing works on their developments.
* Update Clients on site progress, performance, financials and ensure project critical risks are escalated both to Clients & internally and with potential consequences stated clearly.
* Submit project close out review / handover for each site to the Operations Director. To include; lessons learned, sales order vs. invoiced data, site data pack, and opportunities to improve.
* Line manage, motivate, lead & develop the Site Manager and field-based engineers.
* Report KPI’s to continually improve team output & quality, robustly addressing underperformance.
* Manage the work of sub-contractors, ensuring quality control and that sub-contractors comply with company policies and practices on site.
* Assist the Operations Director in reviewing Delivery Team financial performance.
* Maintaining site activity forecast & completion records which feed monthly finance reports.
Skills & Attributes
* Extensive project management experience within construction market (PM qualification preferable)
* Demonstrable and extensive people management and leadership experience.
* Experience in a client facing role, working with housing developers, main contractors, sub-contractors.
* Qualified to degree / post-graduate level in a related subject is preferred but not essential.
* Solid commercial / financial understanding of construction projects.
* Good IT skills. Proficient in Windows systems including Excel and Word as a minimum (MS Project an advantage).
* Site Management CSCS card or ability to work towards.
* Good understanding of H&S requirements and CDM regulations.
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Be confident in leading & chairing large meetings.
* Be able to work to tight deadlines across multiple projects.
* Ensure good time management and record keeping.
Note:- Cornerstone Technical are acting as an employment agency