Job Description
Site Manager – Main Contractor – Central London
About the Client
Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating across construction, landscaping, and public realm projects throughout the UK. They are recognised for delivering high-quality schemes as a main contractor, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and collaborative project delivery.
About the Role
As Site Manager, you will report directly to the Project Manager on larger projects and to a visiting Contracts Manager on smaller schemes. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality project while maintaining best practice across all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
The role includes full ownership of the day-to-day management of site operations, driving production, and effectively coordinating site labour and plant resources.
Responsibilities
* Develop an understanding of the design and procurement process.
* Lead the delivery of high-quality workmanship, achieving right-first-time results.
* Monitor and manage progress against the construction programme.
* Chair weekly internal site meetings and coordinate actions with the wider project team.
* Monitor site labour, plant, and material requirements against the programme and agreed allowances, liaising with the Project Manager / Contracts Manager as required.
* Complete, manage, and maintain all site HSEQ documentation, including daily briefings, task briefings (TBT), LOLER, PUWER, and site inspections
* Prepare and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring works are carried out safely and in accordance with them
* Manage all site resources, including direct labour and subcontractors
* Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved
* Drive and manage day-to-day site production to meet programme and quality targets
* Manage and coordinate the engineering team and Site Supervisors
* Carry out site inductions in line with company procedures
* Issue and control permit to work
* Call off and manage materials in line with programme requirements
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records, including site diaries and photographs
* Assist with the preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) documentation
Requirements
Qualifications & Technical Skills
* SMSTS
* CSCS
* NVQ Level 6
* 3 day first aid
* SEATS, NRSWA and Asbestos awareness
* Temporary Works Co-ordinator
Skills & Attributes
* Working as ‘one team’ across multiple functions to deliver exceptional results for our clients
* Strong people engagement and management skills
* Ability to manager multiple tasks under tight deadlines
* Good communication abilities
Experience
* Proven technical, management and organisational abilities
* Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
* Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets and implement safe systems of work
* Detailed knowledge of health, safety, quality and environmental issues relevant to the project environment