Site Supervisor

Thatcher Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Site Supervisor

An exciting construction Site Supervisor role with a high-spec commercial refurbishment contractor.

The Role

This role would suit someone that can handle pressure and prioritise their own workload. You will be a self-starter that works in a pro-active manner and is able to communicate at all levels with clients, suppliers, and contractors.

You will have experience of supervising or working on interior fit-out and/or building projects and will be capable of managing all onsite activities on a day-to-day basis, reporting back to the project manager or administration team.

Due to the nature of work for some of our clients, there will be a requirement to undertake security clearances.

We are looking to grow a Midlands-based team to cover the growing workloads in the region; however, the business does work nationally, and the role will on occasion involve periods of staying away in the week. Hotel accommodation & subsistence will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

As Site Supervisor, you will have a 'step-up, step-down' approach to working within a team to cover all practical aspects of a project with the objective of exceeding our clients' expectations. This will include:

Pre-contract:

Surveys, support with the implementation of Health & Safety plan.

Construction Phase:

1. Site set up & preparation
2. Completing daily site paperwork (Inductions / Permits / Audits / Inspections)
3. Maintaining project plan, scheduling and checking of materials and labour to ensure uninterrupted work and good productivity, site liaison with the client, authorities and subcontractors as required.
4. Site supervision of sub-contractors, contract administration, variation control (including communicating implications to cost and programme), progressive snagging (appraisal and application)
5. Liaise with project manager and stakeholders
6. Attend site meetings with project manager / client representatives
7. Comfortable to oversee most aspects of carpentry, partitioning, ceiling installation and general building skills on site to suit project requirements.

Key Skills Required

1. PC literate - MS Word, MS Excel (MS Project desirable)
2. Good communicator - written, oral and numerate
3. A qualification in Health and Safety site supervision and site experience, SMSTS qualification
4. To have successfully completed a First Aid course
5. Able to solve problems creatively and prioritise workloads

Key Qualities and Experience Required

1. Trustworthy
2. Hard working
3. Team player
4. Eye for quality
5. Commercial mind - able to develop opportunities and improve margins.
6. Ability to meet tight deadlines
7. Minimum 5 years experience of building and/or interiors contracting.
8. Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or project management role.
9. Proven track record.

On Offer

On offer is the opportunity to work within a supportive and positive team culture with a business that offers development and training and career development. Along with the basic package, they also offer a wide range of competitive package extras including healthcare, company vehicle, laptop, tablet and mobile phone etc.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Site Supervisor or a construction trades specialist with supervisory experience and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to deliver diverse projects, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your CV today. Alternatively, feel free to call Fiona Corbett at Thatcher Associates for a private and confidential conversation.