The Client:

An established national main contractor with strong partnerships across the retail sector, this forward-thinking builder are renowned for their delivery of new build, refurbishment and fast-track fit-out schemes within the sector across the country, following a number of premium UK brands – grocery retailers through to high street names.

The Role:

As a Site Manager, you’ll be responsible for planning and organising construction site activities with exposure to an exciting portfolio of projects, leading teams of directly employed and sub-contract labour and ensuring the timely and quality delivery of each of your projects. The firm work nationally, and so it is important to note that this role will likely involve travelling and staying away across the UK.

Note: projects are nationwide and you may be required to stay away from home throughout the week. There is also a large proportion of night work on some of these frameworks, and so you must be willing to work night shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all site-based construction activity.
• Developing and enforcing safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for workers.
• Supervising and directing the construction team to ensure that the project is completed on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinating with engineers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that the construction work meets the project specifications.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including progress reports, construction schedules, and budget reports.
• Alongside a Quantity Surveyor, monitoring and controlling project costs, including labour, materials, and equipment expenses.
• Communicating regularly with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to keep them informed about project progress and any issues that arise.
• Resolving disputes and conflicts that may arise during the construction process.
• Ensuring that the site is clean and organized, and that all equipment and tools are properly maintained.
• Conducting inspections to ensure that work is being done according to plans and specifications.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Either formally qualified with a Degree, NVQ or HNC in Construction Management and/or a suitable trade background (both is a bonus but one or the other essential).
• Previous Site Management experience working for a main contractor with a project scope covering retail projects is essential, specifically within either grocery retailing or high street fashion retailing.
• Experience working away from home is beneficial, but not essential for candidates who are willing.

What to do next:

If you are looking for a new opportunity and this role is of interest, apply via the link below and we look forward to discussing the role in more detail with you.

If this role is not for you but you are interested in hearing of different opportunities, we’d still be keen to hear from you, so please get in touch on the number provided.

Please note, all applications are held in the strictest confidence.