My client is looking to appoint a Senior Site Manager for a project in the North East on a long term freelance basis. My client is a leading Tier 1 main contractor who deliver projects across a range of sectors including high rise residential, student accommodation, leisure, health and education.
The successful candidate must have experience of site managing large student accommodation projects. The role will be a site based role, with critical responsibility for the management and success of the sections of the project, including customer relations, health and safety, quality, environmental, programme and the cost/value of operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Providing leadership, and energy;
2. Ensuring the construction works run to strict programme;
3. Maintaining strict quality control procedures;
4. Lead regular site meetings with all interested parties;
5. Conducting regular site safety checks;
6. Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
7. Maintaining effective long term relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors;
8. Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
9. Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials etc. in order to maximise commercial profitability;
10. Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement;
11. Implementing and maintaining the Company's Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values;
12. Coaching and motivating subordinates
Experience and qualifications
13. Detailed knowledge of building regulations;
14. Experience of a similar role working for a main contractor
15. Professional qualification
16. SMSTS
17. First Aid
18. CSCS Card Black card
19. Strong leadership and management skills;
20. Technical knowledge and experience;
21. Commercial and financial awareness;
22. Excellent interpersonal skills;
23. Understanding of different contracts e.g. NEC, JCT.
This is a superb opportunity to be part of a high profile, flagship project.