Site Manager
Location: London
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000-£50,000
*** Ideal experience would be Construction & Structured Cabling within environments like Data Center, Head Offices, Trading Floors, Healthcare, Education, Retail.
Purpose of the Job
Oversee site activities from a structured cabling perspective on construction projects, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
Main Assignments
Risk Management
* Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
* Monitor risks throughout the project and take corrective actions as required.
Quality Management
* Ensure all works meet or exceed required quality standards.
* Develop and implement quality control plans, monitor deliverables, and address non-conformances.
Communication
* Provide clear, timely updates on progress, risks, and issues.
* Ensure the Project Manager has accurate information to support decision-making.
Team Management
* Lead, motivate, and support engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
* Manage team performance, resolve conflicts, and provide guidance as needed.
Continuous Improvement
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and project outcomes.
* Implement best practices to enhance project delivery and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities & Technical Skills
* Strong knowledge of copper and fibre installation systems.
* Skilled in copper and fibre fault finding.
* Competent in the use of Fluke test equipment and LinkWare Live.
* Knowledge of earthing and shielded cabling systems.
* Produce accurate progress reports in Word and Excel.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
* Experience producing and managing patching schedules.
* Manage permit control and benchmarking processes.
* Hold SMSTS or equivalent qualification.
* Deliver toolbox talks, PPE inspections, and daily task briefings.
* Conduct weekly health & safety site inspections.
* Prepare and update RAMs.
* Induct and onboard new engineers.
* Review and approve timesheets.
* Hold a valid Manager ECS Card.
* Upload and manage documentation, including “As Built” records.
* Manage multiple teams of engineers across concurrent projects.
* Represent the company in client meetings.
Person Specification
* Proven experience managing large-scale construction or structured cabling projects.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Highly motivated, proactive, and professional with strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to build, maintain, and influence relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Demonstrates integrity, accountability, dependability, and a strong work ethic.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Holds SMSTS qualification.
* Holds a valid Manager ECS Card.