Site Manager
SM Ldn_1754563246 Posted: 08/07/2025
Site Manager
Essex
£50K + Package
Repairs & Maintenance
Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Essex area who are looking for a brand new Site Manager to join their team covering Social Housing Planned Works in Essex.
They are looking for an experienced Site Manager who has previous experience working on major internal and external planned works projects.
Duties:
1. Set up site prior to the commencement of project work
2. Plan projects and ensure they meet agreed specifications, budget and timescales
3. Oversee building work
4. Liaising with clients and reporting progress, professional staff (such as architects and surveyors) and the public
5. Supervising direct labour and contracted staff
6. Meeting subcontractors
7. Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety
8. Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
9. Maintaining quality control procedures
10. Ensure timesheets are accurate and agreed with line manager
11. Motivating the workforce
12. Problem-solving
13. Provide regular project updates to line manager
14. Using specialist construction management computer applications
15. Carry out regular toolbox talks
16. Organising and arranging the procurement of materials and plant
17. Proven track record of working on various planned works projects (K&B's Externals, Internals, Roofing, Cladding, EWI etc)
18. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the client representatives and customers as appropriate and maintain best practice introducing innovative processes which will add value and drive efficiencies.
19. To recruit and develop a team including tradesman/supervisory staff.
20. Able to price and programme works from drawings, organising labour and materials etc.
21. Regularly review service delivery.
22. Operational focus - Someone who can manage various processes, can oversee the operational delivery of the project and is very organised.
Key Knowledge:
23. Strong team player with excellent communication skills
24. You will have a proven track record and experience of managing major works projects.
25. The successful candidate will be able to work productively in a pressurised environment, act decisively when faced with urgent issues while consistently always maintaining a high level of service.
26. Social Housing, Local authority or Tier 1 contractor experience is a must to be considered for this role.
27. Proactive approach to work
28. Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
29. Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle
30. IT Literate
Qualifications needed:
31. SMSTS
32. Asbestos Awareness
33. Construction Management qualification
If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.