Black Hat Site Manager required for Landscaping contractor in the Hillingdon area
– Job Description
1. Front-Line Supervision
* Directly supervises operatives and subcontractors.
* Ensures work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with method statements and risk assessments.
* Ensures all works follow the latest approved drawings, specifications, and technical standards.
2. Health & Safety Enforcement
* Acts as the first point of contact for safety issues.
* Ensures compliance with strict safety standards including Permit to track ground and permit to break ground.
* Stops work if unsafe practices are observed.
3. Toolbox Talks & Briefings
* Delivers daily briefings, toolbox talks, and pre-task briefings.
* Communicates changes in site rules, safety alerts, and updates.
4. Work Coordination
* Works with engineers, foremen, and site managers to coordinate tasks.
* Ensures labour and plant are used effectively on their work area.
5. Quality Assurance
* Checks workmanship meets specifications and contractor standards.
* Reports defects or quality issues.
* Ensures installations match design intent and highlights any discrepancies in drawings.
6. Reporting & Documentation
* Records daily activities, incidents, near misses, and progress.
* Sometimes contributes to shift reports or section reports.
7. Interface Management
* Ensures different teams work safely alongside each other.
* Manages exclusion zones, lifting areas, plant movements, etc.
Skills & Qualifications Typically Expected
* SSSTS or SMSTS (Site Supervisor/Manager Safety Training Scheme)
* CSCS card (to Gold or Black level)
* Experience supervising teams in landscaping constructions
* Strong communication and leadership skills
You will be directly employed PAYE or CIS self employed by Barrett Contract Services Ltd with no umbrella companies involved.
BCS is a well established company that has been finding work for construction operatives for over 19 years.
For more info contact Steve Barrett