Site Manager

My client is looking to appoint a Site Manager for a project in the Northampton area on a long term freelance basis. The project is planned to be between 12 and 18 months in duration with other work with their client in the pipeline.

My client is a main contractor who deliver projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence and industrial. This particular site is a large scale industrial project with new build, refurbishment, demolition and fit out elements

The role will be a site based role, with critical responsibility for the management and success of the sections of the project, including client 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 Companys 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 (essential)
- Professional qualification (desirable)
- SMSTS
- First Aid
- CITB level 3 Safety Course
- CSCS Card - Appropriate level
- 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 join an established but growing business working with opportunity for career progression. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on the number supplied or via email on (url removed)