Site Manager

Our client is currently one of the UK’s leading providers of refurbished and new build living solutions. As a business, they have over experience of 50 years’ experience within the housing sector and a history of customer satisfaction. They typically work on affordable accommodation projects for housing associations, local authorities and private developers delivering new build construction projects and refurbishment projects – these are the 2 main divisions of the business. Projects include large-scale estate regenerations and new build housing developments for a mix of private sale, shared ownership and social rent. As a business they are growing exponentially; their turnover was £220 Million for the past year and look to grow this to £500m+ over the next 5+ years. The business pride themselves on: Giving staff freedom to do their job, no red tape and always implement an open-door policy with access to management. They have a focus on delivering a quality product backed up by a first-class service with Growth great opportunities for career progression PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS: We are currently recruiting for the refurbishment side of their business, who specialise in internal and external works, please find some examples below: * North London – Internal works including kitchens, bathrooms, heating and M&E upgrades. * Central London – Internal and external decoration works, Window & door replacements, FRA works and new roofing. * East London / Essex – EWI, Recladding and Scaffolding Works to high rise residential building as well as new fire doors, kitchens & bathrooms. AWARDS: Gold RoSPA Award, Various Considerate Constructors Awards, Various awards for residential developments & refurbishments, Awarded for their training and development schemes ROLE: Site Manager – Refurbishment Roles & Responsibilities: * Accountable for all daily operational activity and the management of operatives and sub-contractors ensuring adherence to all Company policies, procedures, and practices. * Manage activities on site, ensuring that the highest standards of Health and Safety are always maintained. * Organising and co-ordinating site resources to optimise the effectiveness on site. * Undertake the induction of all employees and sub-contractors on site and follow up with toolbox talks. * Induct all employees in the company’s way of working ensuring that the contract delivery processes are complied with and adopted into your daily disciplines. * Ensure all project related filing / administration is in accordance with United Way IMS and Project Filing Guide. * Responsible for identifying, reviewing, and implementing the client’s critical success factors for the project and taking corrective action as necessary. * Responsible for ensuring that the quality and programme standards are delivered (avoiding any defects later), undertaking regular reviews to monitor progress against programme addressing any shortcomings and issues as they arise. * Review and coordinate contract drawings and specifications for all work sections. * Ensure that records pertaining to requests for information, verbal instructions, delay and disruption are rigorously maintained in conjunction with the commercial team to ensure the company’s liabilities are protected. * Identify and requisition site equipment / plant and materials to ensure completion of works. * Regular communication with Line Manager on site progress, advising of issues which may impact / change the contract programme. Accurately record progress weekly on all activities. * Produce short term programmes for all trades to achieve main programme dates. * Chair/attend weekly sub-contractor progress/planning meeting and record minutes. * Maintain to the highest quality daily records of site activities. * Supervise the implementation of work safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and other works procedures ensuring they comply with the relevant documentation. Monitor and report on their effectiveness. * Work collaboratively with external and internal departments to ensure smooth running of the site and tasks are undertaken in line with the programme requirements taking appropriate action to address any issues or concerns in a timely manner. * Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are always wearing appropriate PPE during site activities. * Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are suitably trained to use any relevant plant and equipment. * Ability to understand and gain full working knowledge of the relevant contract terms and conditions and the associated obligations. * Work closely with the commercial team to be aware of the financial position of the contract. Agree scopes of each subcontract package. * Day work sheets should be reviewed with site QS before signing. * Demonstrate a strong Customer focus and an ability to deliver initiatives within the local community and to support the Company’s corporate social responsibility. * Ensure any quality control notices are issued to sub-contractors promptly. Skills Required: * Leadership and Management Skills * Good Communication Skills – Your role will involve liaising and managing the team, subcontractors onsite, in meetings, by phone and email regarding timings, work required, materials etc. You will also need to communicate with Senior management to provide updates, request resources etc. * Organisation skills – ensuring daily site diaries are completed, managing site paperwork such permits to work, ensuring compliance with RAMs