Senior Site Manager

The Role
Due to our continued growth, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Site Manager to join Fortem, based in Oldham with travel across the North West. The Senior Site Manager will work on a full-time basis and will lead the site teams and subcontractors in undertaking the required projects tasks and will be accountable for the management and planning of sub-contract labour. The Senior Site Manager will also ensure compliance with SHE includes management of ‘risk’ and deputise for the Project Manager as and when required.

Duties and responsibilities
Senior Site Manager duties and responsibilities:

1. To have read, understood and comply with Company Policies and Procedures at all times.
2. Ensure that Company Health & Safety Policies and procedures are strictly adhered to and work closely with Health & Safety Managers and Advisors.
3. Maintain and produce, on request, up-to-date Health & Safety records.
4. Ensure all Environmental and Waste Management Policies are adhered to.
5. Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted.
6. Fully comply with the Company’s Customer Satisfaction Policy and Procedures.
7. Ensure all directly employed personnel work within the required specification and adhere to general Company Policies.
8. Ensure that procedures and controls laid down by the Company are fully implemented by all site personnel.
9. Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff. Provide training, coaching, appraisal and support as required to improve the performance of directly employed site staff.
10. Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
11. Organise regular site meetings and pre-plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources.

Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential Criteria:

• Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC).
• SMSTS.
• Scaffold inspection.
• Role Appropriate CSCS card.
• First Aid at work certificate.
• Asbestos awareness (duty to manage would be desirable).
• Excellent understanding of building refurbishment works (high rise experience is desirable).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Confident and comfortable with engaging, managing, communicating with all levels of supply chain members, from directors/owners, supervisors to operatives on the ground.
• Comfortable reviewing & challenging sub-contract RAMS prior to final review from the HSEC team.

Desirable:

• CIOB or Construction related membership.
• Knowledge and understanding of ASTA.
• Experience of delivering projects for an Affordable housing Client, in particular refurbishment projects.
• Experience of working alongside a customer liaison officer who in tandem will ensure access and information is communicated to the residents to assist access and ultimately programme.
• Knowledge of working with different contracts JCT/NEC.
• Quality assurance.
• Temporary works knowledge.

Personal Qualities
At Fortem we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. We are looking for people to join our team aligned to our values. If you are passionate about what you deliver, and willing to go the extra mile then come and join our Fortem team, and become a great ambassador of our business.

Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus
• Salary sacrifice car lease OR Motor Expenditure Allowance (£3,500)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)
• Sick pay
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• Annual pay reviews
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

Who we are
We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

Job Reference: FOR03792