Fox Construction Recruitment are looking for a competent Site Manager, to join our client, a well-established groundworks company based in the Bournemouth area. This will initially be managing a civil groundworks project in the Wimborne area up until January 2026 which the opportunity to continue with the company on a permanent basis after this project has finished. Job purpose: To manage, support and oversee the site-based project and to ensure things are being executed correctly on time, safely and within budget and in line with processes and procedures. This could be a great opportunity if you are currently an assistant site manager looking to progress and take a step up to site manager. Roles and responsibilities: * Supervise and oversee the direction of the project delivery ensuring client specifications and requirements are met, regularly review progress, and liaise with the Pre-Contracts and Project Finance teams regarding change orders and site costs. * Update projects plan ensure and communicate to all relevant parties. * Liaise with the client, other construction professionals and other stakeholders as required. * Co-ordinate and supervise construction workers whilst onsite. * Manage and oversee the project on a daily basis. * Carry out site checks including health and safety, folders, site setup etc. * Liaise with other internal departments regarding project matters. * Regularly update Line Manager with progress and issues regarding projects, but at the same time put in place competent solutions to solve issues. * Manage site inductions and oversee the health and safety, management, and maintenance of project folders * Review RAMS and COSHH assessments. * Manage all subcontractors & trades on site at all times. * Ensure live sites are set up correctly and meet brand guidelines. * Ensure live sites are kept clean & tidy at all times. * Manage the site workbook / Procore. * Snag and raise issues with works to ensure items are rectified and finished to the highest standard. * Arrange internal & external team meetings, client meetings and sub-contractor meetings including producing agendas. * Lead meetings, take minutes and issue to all relevant parties. * Book sub-contractors onto project to meet programme. * Review and provide feedback on drawings. * Update the programme of works on a weekly basis. * Programme design and management. * Instruct sub-contractors and suppliers and issue small orders (i.e. skips, plant, welfare materials, H&S equipment, PPE). Skills and experience: The following are essential: - 5 years experience of site working. - Strong background in groundworks. - Background/ knowledge of civil groundworks including but not limited to drainage, curbing, edgeing. - Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. - Able to design and manage a programme of works (ASTA power project ideal). - Proven effective communication skills. - Excellent understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations. - Ability to read construction drawings. - Ability to understand and manage/update the workbook throughout the job. - Advance working knowledge of M&E systems. - Experience of managing office relocations, refurbishments and fit outs, including IT infrastructure. - Able to work as part of a team. - Good track record of being able to manage people across all levels. - Client facing and driven to provide high standards of service. - Good understanding of health and safety and risk management policies and procedures. - Knowledge of construction materials, processes and equipment. - Confidence to meet with clients, subcontractors and building managers. - Able and confident to manage a hectic and varied workload. - Proven contracts and tendering experience. - Good commercial acumen – legal knowledge and negotiating with multiple vendors. SMSTS trained. - First aid trained. - Asbestos Awareness. - Flexible approach to travelling and staying away from home on a regular basis. - Flexible approach to opening up and closing up site. - Full clean driving licence. - NEBOSH Construction. You must have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude to be considered for this position. If you would like more information on the role, please contact Harriet