Willmott Dixon are recruiting for a Site Manager for a £25m project based in Street in Somerset until completion (end of 2028) and then across the South West region on new projects thereafter.
As a Site Manager at Willmott Dixon, you will be part of our one team ethos that delivers quality projects on time whilst also having a positive impact on the local community. Our aim is for you to be part of the same team on this project and those in the future where you will work across multiple sectors including education, defence and health.
As a Site Manager, the key responsibilities will include:
* Reporting to the Construction Manager, the successful Site Manager will manage the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality.
* Establish standards of quality on-site and ensure delivery of a quality build in accordance with the project specifications and project requirements.
* Adopt the principles of the Considerate Constructor’s Scheme and manage community relations. Ensure appropriate site image is maintained to encourage repeat business.
* Undertake the works in the most economic manner to eliminate waste and avoid non-recoverable costs and preliminary losses. Monitor and work to the agreed preliminary budget.
* Produce and develop project programmes and control operations to achieve delivery of the project on time. Organise the works and supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades.
* Understand the client priorities and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations.
* Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.
* Manage project handover and ensure defect/snag free completion.
* Support the strategy for the closure of defects during defects period and obtain a certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set.
Essential Criteria
* Proven track record of successfully delivering construction projects as part of a wider team.
* The ability to read and accurately interpret programmes, drawings, and technical specifications.
* Understanding and appropriately sharing build programmes.
* Managing the supply chain, direct employees and consultants.
* Proactively liaising with customers and the supply chain.
* Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent.
* Appropriate CSCS card.
* SMSTS certificate.
* First Aid at Work certificate.
Desirable Criteria
* Have experience on defence and education projects with a main contractor.
Additional Information
In return: We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.
At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support this wherever possible.
We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.