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Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece South

Guildford

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

27 days ago

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An established regional contractor is seeking a motivated site manager to oversee new build and refurbishment projects in the South Coast area. This role involves managing all site activities, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a reputable company known for its successful project delivery across various sectors. Join a team that values high standards and a commitment to excellence.

Proven track record with established main contractors is advantageous.
Background in trades, construction management, or engineering preferred.

Manage site-based construction activities and coordinate trade sub-contractors.
Ensure health and safety standards are achieved and enforced.

Technical Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Man-Management

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Card

First Aid Qualification

This is a great opportunity to join this well established regional main contractor based in Dorset, to work as No1 on new build and refurbishment projects predominantly in the South Coast / Dorset area.

Reporting to a visiting Contracts Manager you will be responsible for managing all site-based construction activities for your project including:

Management and coordination of trade sub-contractors;
Mid and short-term programming of works;
Input to design development with consultant design team;
Ensuring company health and safety standards are planned, communicated, achieved and enforced;
Review of method statements and risk assessments (RAMS);
Organising deliveries of materials, logistics, waste management, etc;
Quality control; Inspections and test plans;
Client liaison;
Coordination meetings with sub-contractors;
Reporting on progress against program;
Issue resolution;
Snagging and handover.

About the Company:

This opportunity is with a busy regional main contractor with roughly 30m annual turnover and a very well established 40 year trading history in the region. They have a proven track record in the delivery of small to medium sized new build and refurbishment schemes from 4m to 10m in the education, commercial, industrial, heritage, healthcare, and bespoke high end residential sectors.

The patch focus is mainly Dorset and neighbouring counties, secured through a mixture of competitive tenders, negotiated schemes for repeat clients and regional frameworks.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, proactive, demonstrating excellent technical, organisational, man-management, communication and communication skills. Proven track record of work for an established main contractor advantageous.

Ideally from a trades, construction management or engineering background with a sharp eye for detail and finishes, you will possess strong planning and problem solving ability, with a positive, 'get it right first time' approach.

You will possess your SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications for this role.

High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on spec, budget and programme will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.

This is a permanent salaried role.

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

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