Senior Site Manager

My client is looking to appoint a Senior Site Manager for a project in the North East on a long term freelance basis. My client is a leading Tier 1 main contractor who deliver projects across a range of sectors including high rise residential, student accommodation, leisure, health and education.

The successful candidate must have experience of site managing large student accommodation projects. The role will be a site based role, with critical responsibility for the management and success of the sections of the project, including customer relations, health and safety, quality, environmental, programme and the cost/value of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, and energy;
• Ensuring the construction works run to strict programme;
• Maintaining strict quality control procedures;
• Lead regular site meetings with all interested parties;
• Conducting regular site safety checks;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Maintaining effective long term relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors;
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
• Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials etc. in order to maximise commercial profitability;
• Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement;
• Implementing and maintaining the Company's Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values;
• Coaching and motivating subordinates

Experience and qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of building regulations;
• Experience of a similar role working for a main contractor
• Professional qualification
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• CSCS Card Black card
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Technical knowledge and experience;
• Commercial and financial awareness;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Understanding of different contracts e.g. NEC, JCT.

This is a superb opportunity to be part of a high profile, flagship project. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on (phone number removed) or via email on (url removed)