Senior Site Manager (No.1 on site)

Refurbishment, Extensions, Cut & Carve

Newcastle

9m cut and carve in Newcastle

60,000 - 70,000 + Car / 5,500 Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Bonus + 6% Pension (increases 1% every 3 years) + Phone/Laptop + 26 days holiday (increases 1 day every 3 years)

This is an opportunity to join a business that is part of a 1bn group. Glenigan's recently reported them as a Top 10 contractor in the UK.

An opportunity to join a subsidary of their business at an interesting time in their journey. For nearly 30 years this business has created a reputation in the fit-out sector. Over the past 8 years they have now created a major projects division that focuses on projects valued 2m - 15m new-builds and cut & carves. Sectors include retail, education, leisure, hospitality, healthcare, offices.

Currently turnover is at 90m and you would be instrumental in growing this. Particularly with a focus on the new-build element.

The Role

9m commercial cut and carve converting a property to a well-being unit including restaurant, gym etc. Continuation of work will be nationwide after this project.

As a site-based Project Manager focused on construction, your role is integral in collaborating with the end client to bring your project to life. You act as the liaison between the construction company and the local authority, taking charge of the entire project lifecycle. Your tasks range from negotiating contracts and planning the project to managing budgets, assessing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Your adept coordination with stakeholders guarantees that school construction projects are timely, cost-effective, and aligned with the client's safety and functionality standards. By leveraging your expertise, you contribute to the creation of modern educational spaces that empower both students and educators, leaving a lasting impact.

General duties will include:

- Attend project tender interviews
- Produce tender documentation such as tender programmes and method statements
- Review and comment on Contract documentation
- Produce project protocol documentation
- Arrange and chair internal project kick off meetings ensuring all aspects of the business are briefed on the details of the project
- Production of Construction Phase Plan
- Arrange and chair subcontractor and client meetings
- Record meeting minutes
- Briefing of CAD and production teams to ensure drawings are produced to specification and budget
- Review and approval of all drawings to ensure accuracy before issuing to client team
- Manage the project commercials on a daily basis
- Assessment of sub contractor packages and negotiating, ensuring best possible commercial and programme packages are achieved
- Development of project programme from tender programme to fully functioning project programme
- Compile and issue Sub-Contract order documents
- Set up and manage the project cost / value reporting document (CVR)
- Identify and maximise cost changes throughout the contract
- Extension of Time (EOT) claims
- Value subcontractor applications and produce / issue payment certificates
- Produce / issue project valuations
- Agree variation costs with both clients and subcontractors
- Agree final accounts with both clients and subcontractors
- Ability to lead a project team throughout the course of the contract
- Sourcing of a Site Management team for relevant projectsSourcing of a site team for relevant projects
- Regular site visits to assess progress and liaise closely with site team
- Production of O&M manuals