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