Site Manager

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JOB PURPOSE

To work as part of a team, under the direction of the Project Manager (PM), to deliver projects to the highest standard and to contribute to the overall success of the customer experience and of customer satisfaction. To reflect the company ethos in the management of employees and in the undertaking of all professional duties.

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
• To understand more complex project and planning information.
• To demonstrate the ability to plan over a longer period and to take into account more interdependent variables in this planning.
• To demonstrate time management strategies to deal with the range and complexity of tasks - managerial, administrative and technical input.
• To develop strategies to manage the quality of workmanship of both direct employees and subcontractors.

HOW WE REWARD YOU

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment fostering growth and learning.
• Recognition for achievements and contributions.
• Inclusive company culture promoting collaboration and teamwork.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANNING & PROGRAMMING
• To plan and coordinate daily and weekly activities for up to 3 to 4 weeks in advance, including resources and labour in line with project information and the construction programme. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of longer lead in times for materials and resources and ensure that this is reflected in any planning.
• To produce a programme to support your plan based on the PM's project programme using basic programming software to compile this and as a tool to show progress, record delays and variations.
• To plan for more numerous, complex tasks in an integrated manner that illustrates how they are interlinked and interdependent.
• To ensure that all planning and programming is shared with the relevant team members, including subcontractors, and is monitored and reviewed.
• Where appropriate consult with subcontractors to gather their specialist input into the programme.
• To contribute proactively to weekly team planning meetings and to maintain excellent levels of communication with the client and their representatives.

MANAGEMENT
• To manage your team in line with HR (Human Resources) policies and the Company values.
• To manage all activities on site related to the project with some guidance from the Project Manager, but increasingly able to demonstrate initiative and self- reliance.
• To manage your time effectively so as to balance the increased administrative and managerial aspects of the role together with any ongoing practical demands.
• To manage the site with the minimum of disruption to the client and to ensure that team members, including subcontractors, conduct themselves appropriately at all times.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS

KNOWLEDGE
• A Trade Apprenticeship.
• Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Basic contractual knowledge.
• Intermediate programming software.
• Awareness of standard pre-construction processes and relevant SHE regulations.

SKILLS
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
• Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Effective time management.
• Good problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear communicator.

EXPERIENCE
• Trade experience (desirable).
• Previous managerial experience on projects of a value up to approximately £5 million or of similar complexity.