About this Role:
Ambitious Senior Site Manager required to work alongside the Project Manager to manage a standalone section of works on this large MoJ project near Newport on the Isle of Wight. Works are advancing well on one part of the site, with this particular phase of works due to commence early next year. The work consists of a new part modular secure building, some fire-safety improvement works, a new laundry building and landscaping.
Overall, the project is a 2 year programme of work with final completion due at the end of 2028.
Reporting to the site based Project Manager you will be responsible for managing all trades and construction activities; You will have responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of the construction on site including short-term programming of works, ensuring company health and safety standards are achieved and enforced, review of method statements, risk assessments, site logistics, quality control, implementation of inspection and test plans, client liaison, coordination meetings, reporting on progress against programmes, issue resolution, etc, snagging and handover.
Excellent opportunity to work with this leading main contractor on this scheme.
About the Company:
The role is with the busy regional office of this leading national contractor with a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects ranging from £25m to £50m in the commercial, secondary and higher education, leisure, data centre, MOD and MOJ sectors. Geographical patch focus is typically Hampshire, Sussex, Thames Valley, etc.
Workload is secured on a mixture of national and regional frameworks, competitive tenders plus negotiated works with repeat clients. Turnover for the region is circa £110-120m,
With an excellent reputation for training, development, and the opportunity for progression within the business, this contractor provides long-term career progression within the business. Superb contractor to develop your career with over the long term.
Requirements including certificates and qualifications:
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, demonstrating excellent technical, organisational, man-management and communication skills. A proven track record of 5-10 years of working for and developing within a top twenty main contractor will be advantageous.
You will ideally come from a construction management, engineering or trades background, be educated to degree level or similar NVQ level, with a sharp eye for detail and quality throughout. You will be forward thinking and resourceful, possessing the ability to plan ahead, identify and resolve issues, work well within a team, see the big picture, with a positive, 'get it right first time' approach.
You will possess your SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications for this role.
Due to the location and duration of this project, you will ideally be situated within sensible commute of the project, ideally within 45 mins for the ferry terminals in Southampton, Portsmouth or Lymington. A taxi service or pool car will be provided on the island to commute to site.
High standards, attention to detail and the drive will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.
For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on 07984 174040 or send your CV to
Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK
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