DM Habens the Builder Ltd is a trusted and long-established name in the building and construction industry in Portsmouth, proudly serving clients across the region with a reputation for quality workmanship and reliable service. We are currently looking for an experienced Construction Site Manager to join our dedicated team and oversee construction projects at various sites.
Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee daily operations on construction sites from start to finish
* Coordinate effectively with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
* Monitor project schedules to ensure deadlines and specifications are met
* Conduct regular site inspections and resolve issues as they arise
* Maintain up-to-date project documentation including permits, contracts, and reports using Construction Software (Procore)
* Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and company standards
* Support project planning and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a site management role within the construction industry
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
* Confident in reading and interpreting construction drawings
* Proficiency in using project management software and digital tools
* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
* Proven experience as Construction Contracts Manager
* Willingness to follow ISO45001 Health & Safety guidelines at all times
You’ll need to show
* Strong communication skills – for liaising with a range of clients, professionals and workers on site
* Leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work
* Excellent planning and organisational skills – for writing and monitoring project plans and schedules and utilising time and resources effectively
* Resilience and problem-solving skills – to overcome unexpected challenges during the construction process
* Ability to make decisions under pressure, so that the project can progress
* Strong attention to detail for conducting site inspections and managing complex contracts
* Awareness of health and safety procedures and legislation – for running a safe construction site
* Sound commercial awareness – to allocate and manage budgets and understand client concerns
* Numerical and IT skills, including knowledge of relevant building methods and project management software to manage information and finances
Additional Information
DM Habens is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities in employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, within the company. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds not relevant to good employment practice.
We signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2021, and have proudly received our Silver Award. We recognise that those leaving the armed forces may be disadvantaged in terms of securing meaningful employment and adjusting to a civilian environment. We want to be a great employer with outstanding leadership and a talented, agile workforce. Veterans/service leavers are offered an internal mentor to aid their transition to the workforce along with support and guidance from our HR Department and the Armed Forces Network – Hampshire Division. We are proud to support The Mental Health Charter and are supporters of The Lighthouse Club, a construction industry charity providing proactive support, training and assistance for all employees and their families within the construction industry.
We support our staff to be reservists and cadet force adult instructors through the following:
* Additional leave for those serving in the reserve forces or volunteering as adult cadet instructors for annual camp or other training
* Flexible Working Policy to provide equal opportunity in employment
* Reservists who are mobilised will receive support from their line manager and colleagues before, during and after mobilisation
* Spouses and civil partners of serving Regular or Reserve Forces personnel may need to adjust family arrangements following deployment; flexible working or Time off for Dependants may be considered
* Compassionate or special leave may be granted to spouses to assist with issues arising from deployment or illness, injury or death related to service
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Construction
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