My client is looking to appoint a Site Manager for a project in the Northampton area on a long term freelance basis. The project is to start in February 2025 which is planned to be between 12 and 18 months in duration.

My client is a main contractor who deliver projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence and industrial. This particular site is a large scale industrial project with new build, refurbishment, demolition and fit out elements

The role will be a site based role, with critical responsibility for the management and success of the sections of the project, including client relations, health and safety, quality, environmental, programme and the cost/value of operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Providing leadership, and energy
- Ensuring the construction works run to strict programme
- Maintaining strict quality control procedures
- Lead regular site meetings with all interested parties
- Conducting regular site safety checks
- Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems
- Maintaining effective long term relationships with the customer and their representatives/advisors
- Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems
- Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials etc. in order to maximise commercial profitability
- Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement
- Implementing and maintaining the Companys Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and values
- Coaching and motivating subordinates

Experience and qualifications

- Detailed knowledge of building regulations
- Experience of a similar role working for a main contractor (essential)
- Professional qualification (desirable)
- SMSTS
- First Aid
- CITB level 3 Safety Course
- CSCS Card - Appropriate level
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Technical knowledge and experience
- Commercial and financial awareness
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understanding of different contracts e.g. NEC, JCT.