Site Manager
Fox Construction Recruitment are looking for a competent Site Manager, to join our client, a well-established groundworks company based in the Bournemouth area.
This will initially be managing a civil groundworks project in the Wimborne area up until January 2026 which the opportunity to continue with the company on a permanent basis after this project has finished.
Job purpose:
To manage, support and oversee the site-based project and to ensure things are being executed correctly on time, safely and within budget and in line with processes and procedures. This could be a great opportunity if you are currently an assistant site manager looking to progress and take a step up to site manager.
Roles and responsibilities:
* Supervise and oversee the direction of the project delivery ensuring client specifications and requirements are met, regularly review progress, and liaise with the Pre-Contracts and Project Finance teams regarding change orders and site costs.
* Update projects plan ensure and communicate to all relevant parties.
* Liaise with the client, other construction professionals and other stakeholders as required.
* Co-ordinate and supervise construction workers whilst onsite.
* Manage and oversee the project on a daily basis.
* Carry out site checks including health and safety, folders, site setup etc.
* Liaise with other internal departments regarding project matters.
* Regularly update Line Manager with progress and issues regarding projects, but at the same time put in place competent solutions to solve issues.
* Manage site inductions and oversee the health and safety, management, and maintenance of project folders
* Review RAMS and COSHH assessments.
* Manage all subcontractors & trades on site at all times.
* Ensure live sites are set up correctly and meet brand guidelines.
* Ensure live sites are kept clean & tidy at all times.
* Manage the site workbook / Procore.
* Snag and raise issues with works to ensure items are rectified and finished to the highest standard.
* Arrange internal & external team meetings, client meetings and sub-contractor meetings including producing agendas.
* Lead meetings, take minutes and issue to all relevant parties.
* Book sub-contractors onto project to meet programme.
* Review and provide feedback on drawings.
* Update the programme of works on a weekly basis.
* Programme design and management.
* Instruct sub-contractors and suppliers and issue small orders (i.e. skips, plant, welfare materials, H&S equipment, PPE).
Skills and experience:
The following are essential:
– 5 years + experience of site working.
– Strong background in groundworks.
– Background/ knowledge of civil groundworks including but not limited to drainage, curbing, edgeing.
– Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
– Able to design and manage a programme of works (ASTA power project ideal).
– Proven effective communication skills.
– Excellent understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations.
– Ability to read construction drawings.
– Ability to understand and manage/update the workbook throughout the job.
– Advance working knowledge of M&E systems.
– Experience of managing office relocations, refurbishments and fit outs, including IT infrastructure.
– Able to work as part of a team.
– Good track record of being able to manage people across all levels.
– Client facing and driven to provide high standards of service.
– Good understanding of health and safety and risk management policies and procedures.
– Knowledge of construction materials, processes and equipment.
– Confidence to meet with clients, subcontractors and building managers.
– Able and confident to manage a hectic and varied workload.
– Proven contracts and tendering experience.
– Good commercial acumen – legal knowledge and negotiating with multiple vendors. SMSTS trained.
– First aid trained.
– Asbestos Awareness.
– Flexible approach to travelling and staying away from home on a regular basis.
– Flexible approach to opening up and closing up site.
– Full clean driving licence.
– NEBOSH Construction.
You must have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude to be considered for this position. If you would like more information on the role, please contact Harriet