The Cilent

We are currently working with a market leading UK Main Contractor & Developer that currently has a turnover of more than £700 million. Over the last 25 years they have built a range of different partnering relationships and have a substantial order book and a large pipeline for upcoming projects.

They have also been developing their own portfolio and have pipeline of development schemes which means that it is an incredibly exciting time for my client.

The business specialises in range of new build and refurbishment projects, as well as major mixed-use schemes.

Sectors include: Housing Development, Community regeneration schemes and Retirement Living, Education, Healthcare & Leisure

The business mainly operates as a Contractor working for Private clients, local councils, and housing associations.

They have built a strong top tier management team with the Divisional Director and Managing Director having strong credentials in the Construction Industry. Examples include members having worked for Willmott Dixon (10 Years), Carillion (15+ Years), Lendlease (5+ Years), Wates (5 Years), Taylor Woodrow (20+ Years), etc.

Business Unit

We are working with a business unit that specialises in refurbishment projects. These types of works include:

- Strip out of external cladding – EWI / Zinc / Rainscreen

- FRA Works – Passive fire protection and Fire stopping

- Remedial works

- New Roofing

- Structural works

- MEP

- Internal Refurbishment.

Clients they work with include: Housing Associations & Local Authorities

The Role

The business is seeking to recruit a Site Manager to manage the day-to-day site operations on the following project:

External Recladding Scheme for Housing Association – SW London

This project will including the removal and refitting of cladding to a 75+ unit residential building for a housing association client.

The Site Manager will need a strong knowledge & experience of cladding & scaffolding.

The Site Manager will be reporting in to a site based Project Manager.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Accountable for all daily operational activity and the management of operatives and sub-contractors ensuring adherence to all Company policies, procedures, and practices.

• Manage activities on site, ensuring that the highest standards of Health and Safety are always maintained.

• Organising and co-ordinating site resources to optimise the effectiveness on site.

• Undertake the induction of all employees and sub-contractors on site and follow up with toolbox talks.

• Induct all employees in the company’s way of working ensuring that the contract delivery processes are complied with and adopted into your daily disciplines.

• Ensure all project related filing / administration is in accordance with United Way IMS and Project Filing Guide.

• Responsible for identifying, reviewing, and implementing the client’s critical success factors for the project and taking corrective action as necessary.

• Responsible for ensuring that the quality and programme standards are delivered (avoiding any defects later), undertaking regular reviews to monitor progress against programme addressing any shortcomings and issues as they arise.

• Review and coordinate contract drawings and specifications for all work sections.

• Ensure that records pertaining to requests for information, verbal instructions, delay and disruption are rigorously maintained in conjunction with the commercial team to ensure the company’s liabilities are protected.

• Identify and requisition site equipment / plant and materials to ensure completion of works.

• Regular communication with Line Manager on site progress, advising of issues which may impact / change the contract programme. Accurately record progress weekly on all activities.

• Produce short term programmes for all trades to achieve main programme dates.

• Chair/attend weekly sub-contractor progress/planning meeting and record minutes.

• Maintain to the highest quality daily records of site activities.

• Supervise the implementation of work safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and other works procedures ensuring they comply with the relevant documentation. Monitor and report on their effectiveness.

• Work collaboratively with external and internal departments to ensure smooth running of the site and tasks are undertaken in line with the programme requirements taking appropriate action to address any issues or concerns in a timely manner.

• Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are always wearing appropriate PPE during site activities.

• Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are suitably trained to use any relevant plant and equipment.

• Ability to understand and gain full working knowledge of the relevant contract terms and conditions and the associated obligations.

• Work closely with the commercial team to be aware of the financial position of the contract. Agree scopes of each subcontract package.

• Day work sheets should be reviewed with site QS before signing.

• Demonstrate a strong Customer focus and an ability to deliver initiatives within the local community and to support the Company’s corporate social responsibility.

• Ensure any quality control notices are issued to sub-contractors promptly.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Social Housing, External Refurbishment, Cladding & Scaffolding experience.

• Ideally experience of working in busy area / city centre.

• Previous experience of managing own scheme.

• Full UK Driving Licence

• SMSTS

• CSCS Card