Site Manager - Residential

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager for a well known developer in Bristol. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will work as part of a major and exciting residential development in Bristol. Your roles and responsibilities will involve: Organise construction works to minimise the risk to operatives and others who may be affected by plant/equipment, materials and systems of work; Enforce the requirements of the health, safety and environmental policy on the project; Maintain all registers, records and reports; Ensure that all site staff are familiar with the relevant sections of the construction phase plan and other site documentation Make sure that everyone on site including visitors receives a health and safety induction when arriving on site and before work starts for the first time Ensure that all employees on site understand and comply with our procedures, instructions and safe methods of working Ensure that suitable RAMS are in place so that all works carried out by employees and contractors are carried out in such a way to minimise the risk to themselves and anyone else who may be affected by their activities Ensure that all temporary works such as fencing, props, hoardings and signage, are designed, assembled and monitored in compliance with the temporary works procedures Ensure that Working at Height is carried out safely. Ensure that adequate and competent supervision is in place to supervise/monitor works being carried out and to ensure it is carried out in accordance with the approved RAMS Ensure that all plant operatives are competent and are operating plant/machinery in accordance with the RAMS provided; Ensure that all tools and equipment provided to staff are maintained in a safe condition; Undertake regular health and safety inspections of the site and its activities, record the findings and take action to implement improvements where necessary Ensure that all temporary works are designed, assembled and monitored in compliance in line with the temporary works procedures Ensure that task specific permits are issued and updated. Ensure that procedures are followed for the reporting, recording and investigating of incidents, personal injuries and near misses Maintain a suitable traffic management plan which includes consideration of material deliveries/storage, vehicle movements, reversing policy and pedestrian segregation; Prevent unauthorised access to site Liaise with the health and safety team and Head of Sustainability to promote health, safety and environmental issues on site Ensure that the young person’s policy (where applicable) is strictly adhered to Act as a role model and set a good personal example of safe behaviour at all times. Candidates will need come from the following background: Proven Site Management background gained predominantly with well known residential developers. Provide excellent references Able to work on large residential projects Reside within the Bristol area This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and well established developer that can offer genuine long term prospects working on major projects. Contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions for further details