Site Manager

Fairmead arecurrently seeking aSite Manager with retail experienceon a permanent basis, on behalf of our client, a well-established medium-sized main contractor based in Essex. With a strong pipeline of projects, this is an exciting opportunity to join abusiness with the potential for career progression, including a clear path to becomingContracts Manager within 4 years.

Position Overview:

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Essex
• Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 + Package
• Job Title: Site Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and represent the project team, maintaining a professional and approachable presence on-site.
• Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and the team, both verbally and in writing.
• Take initiative and drive projects to successful completion, with a proactive "can-do" attitude.
• Collaborate with a Contracts Manager and provide leadership to junior managers.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the site, overseeing multiple elements of the project.
• Solve on-site challenges swiftly and efficiently while maintaining a focus on quality and safety.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure organised documentation throughout the project.
• Champion Health & Safety practices on-site, ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership presence and the ability to inspire confidence in your team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients, suppliers, and team members.
• Highly self-motivated, with a proven ability to deliver projects successfully.
• Experience in managing site operations and coordinating with a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Proven ability to maintain organised records and manage the administrative side of projects.
• Current SMSTS certification is essential.

Skills & Experience:

• Time Management: Able to control the progress of work, ensuring trades are organised in line with the project programme.
• Cost Control: Ability to manage budgets and control site costs, reviewing supply-chain variation requests and coordinating subcontractors and direct labour efficiently.
• Quality Assurance: Strong understanding of drawings and specifications to ensure that high-quality standards and craftsmanship are upheld.
• Health & Safety: Knowledge of current health and safety regulations and the ability to implement a site-specific Health & Safety plan effectively.

We are looking for candidates who are ready to start as soon as possible. If you are interested in the Site Manager position, please contact Aaron Ardekani.