Site Manager

Site Manager

Livingston

Permanent, Full Time

Competitive Salary

I am thrilled to be working with a very reputable large new homes builder who are looking for a Site Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

The role of Site Manager, reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.

The role requires a degree of flexibility in respect to day to day duties and hours worked and will involve working outside in all weathers and travel to development sites, including the divisional office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their construction career within a fantastic firm offering great benefits including a company car. 

Main Duties:

• Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site.
• Manage and implement health and safety procedures.
• Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance.
• Ensure site presentation is maintained.
• Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided.
• Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).
• Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested.
• Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.
• Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection

Candidates Must Have:

• Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder.
• Experience of effectively managing teams
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation.
• Qualifications and Training
• GCSE Maths and English – Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent).
• Valid SMSTS and First Aid certificate
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Good administration skills
• Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)