Job Description
About the role
Shape daily life for millions in this construction management role and lead a team on inspiring infrastructure projects. As a Site Manager with an industry leader, you’ll join a community of bold thinkers who share skills and ideas to shape society for the better. We’re growing. We create new opportunities every day. And we respect everyone’s unique talents. Join us.
As part of our Regional Buildings division, you will work directly on the West Slopes project at the University of Sussex. As a Site Manager you will control, manage and deliver smaller scale site-based construction project work and/or assist (Senior) Project Manager in the management and delivery of sections of the project. Providing management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team. Management of trade contractors and their integration is key as is an ability to manage site logistics.
What you'll be doing
Managing vital construction projects for a stable business in a booming industry, you’ll have:
* A successful track record in managing operational delivery within a construction, or construction related environment
* Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately, and experience in implementing systems improvements
* Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded
* Ability to work under pressure to deadlines, and a flexible attitude towards work in order to deal with a variable and demanding workload
* CSCS Card and SMSTS qualified; must be willing to become First Aid qualified
* Excellent team player and team leader, able to work competently and independently without supervision
* Able and willing to make decisions following consideration of options based on best available information; track record of solution orientated approach to resolve issues
* Strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Excel)
* Excellent role model for team and demonstrates required behaviours to align to business, project and team objectives
* Is a self-starter who can manage their own time
* Team management experience
Who we're looking for
An SMSTS-qualified Site Manager with a CSCS Card, you’ll:
* Build on your track record of managing site logistics and operational delivery within a construction or related environment
* Communicate safe systems of work and implement improvements
* Work flexibly on complex projects and to strict deadlines
* Use your working knowledge of health and safety legislation to apply H&S systems, coach people to produce H&S documents, and guide others in incident investigation
* Tackle problems head on and go the extra mile to take us to the next level.
Why work for us
If you’re inspired by the chance to grow like never before through meaningful work, join us as a Site Manager. As well as benefits that include a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave, you’ll be safe, seen, heard and respected throughout your career with us. Apply now.
About us
At Balfour Beatty we believe that and are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our Smart Working policy enables employees to work flexibly where operationally possible and we would be happy to explore this with you.
To find out more about our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, visit our website at https://www.balfourbeatty.com/how-we-work/-and-/
As a Confident Employer, we are committed to working with disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Further information about Confident can be found at https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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