Reporting to the Project Manager, the Site Manager will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the crews which will include the planning and execution of the works. The main purpose of this role is to drive performance and productivity along with health and safety compliance.
Founded in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in chosen markets. We provide award‑winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi‑utilities and highways sector and are passionate about working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the essential utility services throughout the UK. In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group – the UK's largest independent provider – we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well‑being, growth, and safety of our employees.
Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate a team to deliver all aspects of planning and operations.
* Deliver works safely and on time, whilst adhering to requirements.
* Manage the operatives reporting into the site manager.
* Conduct detailed and thorough site visits.
* Maintain accurate records of site resources, materials and plant and provide daily resource sheets.
* Manage subcontract performance.
* Ensure all operatives have appropriate vehicles, equipment, stores, and skills to perform allocated work.
* Ensure all operatives have correct PPE whilst working.
* Pre‑sit the site as required to confirm what other requirements will be needed to complete works due to locations.
* Liaise with customers, clients, sub‑contractors, local authorities and other interested third parties regarding past, present and future works.
* Provide sufficient and timely supervision, assessments and coaching to ensure gangs are performing to company standards.
* Perform quality on‑site assessment checks (at least 8 audits per month, minimum 4 on‑site audits).
* Regularly undertake all necessary and appropriate Toolbox Talks, briefings and other communications.
* Perform weekly fleet and plant checks ensuring fleet, plant and equipment maintenance is carried out and calibrated within the correct timescales.
* Maintain own levels of skills and knowledge to do the job effectively.
* Comply with relevant company HSEQ and welfare policy provisions.
* Ensure all client‑set KPIs are met or exceeded – including PM role metrics.
* Ensure all regulatory data and job specifications are checked and fed back to a high standard.
* Ensure all operative training records and ID card records are kept up to date and liaise with the training department.
* Manage all day‑to‑day HR queries ensuring all updates are added to the HR system and all HR processes and procedures are followed.
* Ensure all timesheets are submitted within the timescales set by payroll and are checked and correct at the time of submission. Where necessary, telematics checks are carried out to verify timesheet submission.
* Ensure all required information is sent in from site teams to produce sales.
* Ensure all operatives driving company vehicles adhere to company policy, and intervene to coach or take disciplinary action where required.
* Manage and assess the competencies of all operatives on site through the competency assessment programme.
Key Qualifications and Skills
* Management Skills – the ability to supervise and lead crews.
* Systems – competent in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* Health, Safety & Environment – the ability to assess the impact our operations have on Health & Safety matters. Thorough knowledge of H&S policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
* Operational Understanding – comprehensive experience, understanding and qualifications/accreditations in accordance with the role to deliver contractual commitments, operational and safety requirements.
Benefits
* 24 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Overtime paid at X1.5 after 50 hours
* Death in service
* Employee assistance programme
* Free car parking
* Company vehicle provided
This position is open to internal and external candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an internal application form and submit it to recruitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under‑represented members of the community.
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