Job Role: Site Manager
Contract: Full Time
Location: Southampton (most projects; South UK / London)
Salary: Negotiable, DOE
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Vision Arch are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our dedicated operations team.
Purpose of the position
Day-to-day management of operations on site; ensuring that the project is brought to a successful completion and meets the required time, budget and quality constraints. Main point of contact on site for the Project Management Team, assisting them as required.
Day-to-day operations & principal responsibilities
Site management & programme
Liaise with the Project Manager to ensure adequate labour and sub-contract resource is available on site utilising the agreed labour only subcontractor list - weekly
Requisition of labour to ensure they are done so in adequate time in line with the construction programme and in line with discussions with the Project Manager - ongoing
Regular monitoring and liaison with the Commercial Manager/Project Manager on the Master Programme and development of stage/section programmes - fortnightly
Supervise, manage and motivate all site team, including effective management of sub-contractor activities on site, ensuring they are engaged, on target and in line with the master programme - daily briefings
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of activity related to projects on daily Site Reports and issue to the Commercial and Project Managers - weekly
Record and issue, to the Project Manager, labour and plant returns, maintaining adequate resources on site at all times - weekly
Scheduling and arranging necessary courses for the team, as not to impact work activities - as required
Manage the installation by ensuring the project is completed to design drawings. Issues to be recorded and resolved utilising the Project Team - ongoing
Provide help and support to the installation team/s - ongoing
Monitor, action & close out site snagging; both internally & from external sources daily
Provide O&M information, if required
Management of respective Site Manager workload on project extranet systems, i.e. Conject/Aconex/4 and uploading of all information into the relevant project folders - as required
Create and maintain good relations with clients, design teams and neighbours as well as any other stakeholders
Other ad hoc duties asked for by the Project Team, if required
Materials, plant & equipment
Complete prestart checklist and prepare fixing kits for all installation and project related works
Plan and efficiently organise the site facilities and logistics, ensuring all equipment on site is fit for purpose and only operated by appropriately trained staff - ongoing
Plan, order and manage plant and access equipment in accordance with the Master Programme. When plant and access equipment is not being used, establish the viability of off-hiring - ongoing
Requisition of materials (when required), oversee material deliveries and have awareness of site deliveries/booking systems to ensure they are done so in adequate time in line with the construction programme and procurement schedule-ongoing
Preparation of Registers ensuring all records and equipment are up to date – ie PUWER, LOLER, PAT registers - weekly
Safety, health, environment & quality
Work hand-in-hand with the client, the architect, the main contractor and any sub-contractors to ensure that communication on Health & Safety issues is maintained at all times. Being suitably trained, qualified and up-to-date with all Health & Safety practices
Timely preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements - as required
Ensure workmanship and material standards are achieved in accordance with specifications, building regulations, Health & Safety legislation and quality standards - ongoing
Prepare benchmarks, area sign offs & handover to the client - ongoing
Sign off/completion sheets and ITP sign off sheets - as required
Maintain and manage a respectable workface and storage areas throughout the duration of the project, to promote quality and care of the installation - ongoing
Carrying out internal safety audits, complete and issue Health & Safety documentation requested by the client and fulfil the health, safety and welfare responsibilities (including ordering PPE) - ongoing
Site set up. Ensure that set up is in line with statutory requirements, First Aid Kit & Accident Book, keep set of CITB SMSTS books for reference in office, write and update our Site Induction on a project specific basis
Inductions - ensure that all operative and visitors, under our control, have attended both the main contractor's and our own Site Inductions - ongoing
Carry out DAB's every morning or at the point of task change. Completed at workface, not in the office - daily
Attend main contractor site specific meetings - daily
Monitor the safety of the operatives under our control and keep a general eye out for the safety of all personnel on site - ongoing
Preparation of Toolbox Talks and implement to all site personnel - weekly
Commercial & finance
Ensuring prompt notification of variations and delays to the Project Manager and Commercial Manager whilst ensuring timely management of unforeseen delays - as required
Adherence to contract administration procedures for site/verbal instructions and client signatories - as required
Where day works are applicable, ensure daily sign off by the client/sub-contractor. Notify the Project Manager if signatures are unobtainable - as required
Absence & sickness
In the case of absence, ensure that satisfactory site management is available so can undertake responsibility of all site tasks - as required
Qualifications
Essential
CSCS Gold or Black card
SMSTS
First Aid at Work
Desirable
Any other site, H&S, plant and lifting equipment qualifications i.e. IPAF, PASMA etc. plus working at height & harness awareness
Experience
Essential
5-10 years site installing experience in structural glazing
Desirable
Supervisor and management experience both internally & externally - minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
Specialist skills / attributes
Manage and lead by good example. Motivate teams and other colleagues, assigning / delegating tasks and setting deadlines
Planning and organisational capabilities
Effective, efficient, approachable and able to communicate at all levels
A quick thinker with proven problem-solving abilities
Good level of written and verbal communication skills
IT / computer skills
Ability to read and understand construction issue drawings and programmes
Other
Have a current full driving licence
Must have full access to transport to, from and during work
Location
Site - Southampton (most projects; South UK / London)
If this sounds of interest, please send through your application to include; covering letter, CV and salary expectations to