Site Manager

Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK Due to an increasing workload, they now have a requirement for a Site Manager from a main construction contractor background to get involved in a number of recently awarded £multi-million new build and refurbishment projects in the Inverness area They are looking for Site Managers from the Inverness/Lossiemouth & Elgin area for Major Construction projects Experience of Commercial, retail, healthcare, education, refurbishment and/or new build Responsibilities The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success in safe delivery of high quality medium to large scale projects to budget and programme. Commercial * Have an understanding of the type of building contract, and the key project stakeholders e.g. client, client’s representatives, design team etc. * Have a full understanding of the scope of works for each sub-contractor package, and have access to a paper copy of each sub contract order. * Liaise with the PM and PQS on works not deemed to be included within the scope of works for the project. Operational * Issue permits for various work activities, and close out accordingly. Have the ability to undertake material/equipment orders, and liaise with the project quantity surveyor. * Provisions/diversion/upgrade/protection works, and be able to manage the process via meetings/dialogue etc. with the relevant utility companies. * Make any necessary applications for permits to the Highways Authority for road openings, location of skips and/or welfare facilities. * Make any necessary applications to utility companies for temporary building water, drainage discharge and electricity connections to welfare facilities * Have an understanding of any off site Highways works, and be able to manage the process via meetings/dialogue etc. with relevant parties. Quality * Raise NCR’s for works undertaken that are of poor quality. * Ensure that sub-contractors compile and issue inspection and test plans (ITP’s) for various works packages, and that these are checked and closed out accordingly. * Compile snagging lists and manage the process for closing out. Health & Safety * Understand their duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, and the responsibilities of other parties, and ensure compliance on each project. * Undertake the role of temporary works coordinator (where applicable). * Ensure labour only sub-contractors have been properly assessed for the tasks they are undertaken and that method statements and risk assessments are in place for them. Qualifications Essential * CSCS/CSR card * SMSTS qualified Desirable * First Aid at Work * Professional qualification Experience Relevant previous construction experience in one or more of the following; * Commercial, retail, healthcare, education, refurbishment and/or new build * Proven ability to manage and control subcontractors in line with the project programme, safety and environmental legislation. * Experience of temporary works procedures * Ability to operate within a team environment * Ability to produce short term programmes Quality focused Leadership skills IT skills * They are an equal opportunities employer. * CSCS Card required