Site Manager – Modular Build, Essex

Site Manager – Modular Build, Essex

Our client is an award winning Specialist Contractor based in the City of London, with a turnover of over £50m. This contractor undertake Design & Build modular construction schemes, primarily within the education and residential sectors.

Due to continued growth our client is now seeking a Site Manager to join the delivery team initially on a modular new build school scheme based in Dagenham. This is a £15m scheme and will include Bathroom pods and Classrooms

As a Site Manager, you will assist the Senior Site Manager in the smooth and safe day-to-day running of a site, being the first point of contact for all site management issues.

Some of the key responsibilities include

• Demonstrate great Health & Safety stewardship, leading the Health and Safety agenda on site and exercising the stop work authority if safety standards are compromised
• Assist the Senior Site Manager with onsite construction and monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Ensure quality control checks and inspections are carried out
• Co-ordinate and supervise construction workers including induction for new workers, issuing permits etc
• Manage site HSE processes and performance
• Maintain quality control procedures and ensure they are always followed
• Ensure site safety by making daily safety inspections
• Solve problems in a timely fashion
• Source materials as required
• Monitor and report regularly to the Senior Site Manager on the progress of a project
• Manage soft landings plan
• Manage testing, commissioning, and inspection programme
• Carry out evaluation and lessons learned to inform best future practice

The ideal candidate must have a minimum 2- 3 years’ experience in a similar role, taking responsibility for proactively resolving issues on site, and must have some Modular build experience. Applicants should have strong communication skills, have experience of managing sub-contractors and be able to build relationships and resolve conflict.  An understanding of BIM process as it relates to on site functions would be a significant advantage. This role will require current CSCS, First Aid & SMSTS certificates

In return our client can offer a competitive salary, bonus system and excellent career progression opportunities