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Site Manager

Think Recruitment

York

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Site Manager, where you will lead exciting construction projects that shape educational environments. This role offers the chance to work on significant new-build projects, including a £9m school for the Department for Education. You will be at the forefront of project management, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining budgetary constraints and compliance with safety regulations. Collaborate with various stakeholders and leave a lasting impact on the community through modern educational spaces. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow within a reputable firm that values innovation and quality in construction.

Benefits

Car Allowance
Private Healthcare
Bonus
6% Pension
Phone/Laptop
26 days holiday

Qualifications

  • Experience in managing construction projects, especially in education sector.
  • Strong negotiation and budgeting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire project lifecycle from planning to execution.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with client standards.
  • Manage project costs and negotiate subcontractor agreements.

Skills

Project Management
Contract Negotiation
Budget Management
Risk Assessment
Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

CAD Software
Project Management Software

Job description

Site Manager

Refurbishment, Extensions, Cut & Carve

North Yorkshire

£55,000 - £65,000 + Car / £5,500 Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Bonus + 6% Pension (increases 1% every 3 years) + Phone/Laptop + 26 days holiday (increases 1 day every 3 years)

This is an opportunity to join a business that is part of a £1bn group. Glenigan's recently reported them as a Top 10 contractor in the UK.

An opportunity to join a subsidiary of their business at an interesting time in their journey. For nearly 30 years this business has created a reputation in the fit-out sector. Over the past 8 years they have now created a major projects division that focuses on projects valued £2m - £15m new-builds and cut & carves. Sectors include retail, education, leisure, hospitality, healthcare, offices.

Currently turnover is at £90m and you would be instrumental in growing this, particularly with a focus on the new-build element.

The Role

New-build £9m school on behalf of the Department for Education in North Yorkshire. Continuation of work will be nationwide after this project.

As a site-based Project Manager focused on construction, your role is integral in collaborating with the end client to bring your project to life. You act as the liaison between the construction company and the local authority, taking charge of the entire project lifecycle. Your tasks range from negotiating contracts and planning the project to managing budgets, assessing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Your adept coordination with stakeholders guarantees that school construction projects are timely, cost-effective, and aligned with the client's safety and functionality standards. By leveraging your expertise, you contribute to the creation of modern educational spaces that empower both students and educators, leaving a lasting impact.


General duties will include:
  1. Attend project tender interviews
  2. Produce tender documentation such as tender programmes and method statements
  3. Review and comment on Contract documentation
  4. Produce project protocol documentation
  5. Arrange and chair internal project kick-off meetings ensuring all aspects of the business are briefed on the details of the project
  6. Production of Construction Phase Plan
  7. Arrange and chair subcontractor and client meetings
  8. Record meeting minutes
  9. Briefing of CAD and production teams to ensure drawings are produced to specification and budget
  10. Review and approval of all drawings to ensure accuracy before issuing to client team
  11. Manage the project commercials on a daily basis
  12. Assessment of subcontractor packages and negotiating, ensuring best possible commercial and programme packages are achieved
  13. Development of project programme from tender programme to fully functioning project programme
  14. Compile and issue Sub-Contract order documents
  15. Set up and manage the project cost / value reporting document (CVR)
  16. Identify and maximise cost changes throughout the contract
  17. Extension of Time (EOT) claims
  18. Value subcontractor applications and produce / issue payment certificates
  19. Produce / issue project valuations
  20. Agree variation costs with both clients and subcontractors
  21. Agree final accounts with both clients and subcontractors
  22. Ability to lead a project team throughout the course of the contract
  23. Sourcing of a Site Management team for relevant projects
  24. Regular site visits to assess progress and liaise closely with site team
  25. Production of O&M manuals
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