Construction Site Manager

  • Construction Jobs
  • Carlisle, Cumbria
  • Feb 03, 2023
Permanent Construction Site Manager Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Key Tasks: Manage day to day operations on site including the initial set up and the decant process at projection completion; Implement the Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Management procedures at site level; Operate and promote safe working within team; Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements and that they have been briefed to gang and understood; Discuss any changes or amendments to method statements with site manager; Carry out checks on all plant and equipment; Ensure a safe place of work; Forward plan work activities; Lead by example to others on site; Ensure supervision of the team at all times; Read, understand and comply with company policies and procedures at all times; Maintain and produce health and safety records; Ensure our people work to the Cubby Construction values of Quality, Pride, Sustainable and Responsive and respect the public and their surroundings at all times; Ensure safety inspections are implemented and manage the health, safety and welfare responsibilities; establish and maintain a safe site for the full duration of the works; Monitor the daily productivity on site including the sub-contractor performance, resource levels and quality works in progress; Monitor progress against agreed programmes and advise management of any potential programme delays or concerns; Don’t leave team unsupervised, if the need to leave arises, stop the work and contact the Site Manager; Ensure the completion of works is on time; Implement best practice procedures within the team; Share, support, mentor and pass on knowledge to others; Understand the team’s strengths and weaknesses; Ensure all permits are in place and signed before work commences; Forward plan on equipment and material needs; Communicate with site manager regarding equipment and materials requirements at an early stage; Attend team meetings ensuring timely adequate input from subcontractors to the design process and contribute to any issues, health and safety or better ways of working;Gain a full understanding of the detailed design and specification and maintain full knowledge of these during the construction process and ensure the information is shared with the team and relevant subcontractors; Provide an input into monthly progress meetings; Feed back to site management on any plant no longer required; Ensure a safe system of work is used on unloading of any plant or materials; Develop strong relationships with other members of the team to ensure their wellbeing, productivity and effectiveness; Adopt and require of other members of the gang Right First Time work ethic to reduce snags; Manage materials, tools, PPE, equipment, time and waste to minimise inefficiency, waste and losses; Liaise with the site manager on delivery of the tasks and ways where time and cost savings might be made without compromising on safety or quality;Liaise frequently with site manager on performance, productivity, budget and programme targets and future resource requirements to ensure effective delivery; Qualifications/Experience: * SMSTS/ SSSTS, First Aid and Scaffold Inspection training; * Be a self-starter with a strong work ethic; * Be commercially aware; * Be flexible and resilient to meet the needs to the business; * Have a collaborative approach to management and problem solving; * Ensure that communication between all parties is open and honest; * Demonstrate and encourage a no-blame culture to ensure review and continuous improvement; * Understand, demonstrate and buy in to the Cubby values of Quality, Sustainable, Responsive and Pride; * Demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and customer service when representing the business; * Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, sub-contractors and Clients; * Provide senior accountability for all allocated projects; In return, we offer a dynamic and supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development. Excellent benefits include: 24 days annual leave; Personal Pension Scheme; Access to Medical Health Plan; Life assurance cover; and the opportunity to work flexibly