DO Recruitment are delighted to be retained as recruitment partner for a very successful Construction business and are one of the most respected and recognised brands in its sector. They now seek to appoint a Senior Site Manager to be based at their South Yorkshire site.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Project Manager with overall responsibility for the delivery of £3m – £5m project on site, on time, to a high standard, safely and profitably.
• Responsible for management of Health, Safety, and Environmental issues on site.
• Take ownership of the allocated project, buying in to the bid, and work as a team with the Contracts Manager, Quantity Surveyor and other staff allocated to the project.
• In conjunction with other members of the project team, plan for, develop and deliver a profitable project, including reporting, monitoring and resolving any problems and disputes.
• Develop, grow and maintain the relationship with the Client and their design team.
• Attend the internal handover meeting with the rest of the assembled project team.
• Attend and contribute to internal team meetings held with the Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
• Assist in the preparation of the Construction and Procurement programmes.
• In conjunction with the other members of the project team, select and procure sub-contract works at the best value. Ensure that risk and attendances are transferred to the subcontractor.
• Interview potential sub-contractors ahead of organising pre-let meetings.
• Chair and provide assistance and input at sub-contract pre-let meetings.
• Manage the sub-contract works on site, and submit any contractual notices to them.
• Hold sub-contractor meetings with key sub-contractors, ensuring that design, cost, quality, programme, safety, environment and security are discussed.
• Monitor and take ownership of the Construction programme including the production of short-term programmes.
• Assist in the production of monthly progress reports for site meetings.
• Attend Contract Review meetings required by the Company.
• Assist our Design Co-ordinators on Design and Contractor Design elements.
• Understand the form of contract that is being used on the project, including potential pay clauses.
• Set up and maintain the site to a high standard.
• Identify and manage any third-party involvement within the project.
• Ensure that the HSE Plan, Site Waste Management Plan, Project Quality Plan and BREEAM records are set up and maintained.
• Ensure that Risk Assessments and Method Statements are received in good time, reviewed, signed off and enforced.
• Understand, manage and monitor the project preliminaries.
• Ensure that all variations are properly recorded.
• Requisition materials in good time, ensuring that lead in periods and sufficient buying time for our Buying department are considered.
• Manage any direct labour employed on site, ensuring that their daily allocation sheets are completed and are accurate. Ensure that plant is used efficiently and off-hired when not in use.
• Request design information in a timely manner, allowing sufficient time for the approvals process.
• Set up and maintain the project Technical Query Sheets.
• Ensure that the works are carried out in line with the contract documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Manage and communicate the roles of the project team working under your remit on site, so they are aware of their roles and responsibilities.
• Develop the site staff working under your remit, and identify any training needs they may require.
• Ensure that the project is adequately resourced at all times.
• If asked, assist in the preparation of the Operation and Maintenance manuals.
• Pre-snag the works and complete any items in a timely manner. Ensure that the project is defect free at handover.
• Assist the Aftercare department with the resolution of defects during the defects period, and assist in obtaining the making good defects certificate in a timely manner.
• On completion of the project, complete sub-contractor appraisals in conjunction with the Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
• Attend and contribute to the lessons learnt review meetings.
• Carry out support duties to the Estimating/Bid Department as required. This may include site logistics, build-ability, suggesting alternative products, temporary works, method statements, site visits, programmes and preliminaries.
• Attend interviews and presentations with potential clients.
• Ensure that records are retained as agreed on the Contract plan.
• Carry out other duties that the Company reasonably requests.

Ideal Candidate:

• Capable of being a No 2 to the PM or running your own £3-5m project
• Can demonstrate competency on QA, understanding drawings & specifications, programme management, managing subcontractors and articulation on a H&S culture
• Has an overall commitment to represent the company name and a willingness to work hard, find solutions, take control of your sites and lead with enthusiasm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a professional, forward-thinking organisation. If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing this position in more detail, please don’t hesitate to contact Dean Outram on 01433 627310 or 07399 096501.