Site Manager - Healthcare Projects - London

Company:

My client is a leading construction company specialising in healthcare projects, delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for medical and healthcare facilities. With a proven track record in hospital and clinical construction, theyare committed to creating environments that promote the well-being of patients, staff, and visitors. Theyare currently working on a critical project in Mile End, London, focused on the extension and refurbishment of two CT scanner rooms within a busy hospital.

They are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee this project and ensure its successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have a background in healthcare construction and the ability to manage complex, sensitive environments while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Role & Responsibilities:

As a Site Manager for this healthcare construction project, you will be responsible for:

Day-to-Day Site Management: Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations on site, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Team Leadership: Leading and coordinating a diverse team of subcontractors, laborers, and other site personnel, ensuring effective communication and high levels of performance.
Health and Safety: Enforcing strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel and visitors on site.
Project Coordination: Liaising with the project team, including architects, engineers, and subcontractors, to ensure the project runs smoothly and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Quality Control: Managing the quality of work to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and client specifications.
Client Liaison: Regular communication with the client (hospital stakeholders) to update on progress, discuss any issues, and maintain positive relationships.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining up-to-date site records, including progress reports, daily site logs, risk assessments, and method statements.
Problem-Solving: Proactively identifying potential issues or delays and finding effective solutions to mitigate risks and ensure the smooth progression of the project.

Key Requirements:

Experience: Significant experience as a Site Manager, ideally with a background in healthcare or hospital construction, particularly involving complex refurbishments and extensions.
Relevant Qualifications: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), First Aid at Work, and CSCS card (black or gold).
Knowledge: Strong knowledge of building regulations, health and safety standards, and construction processes in the healthcare sector.
Project Experience: Experience managing the extension or refurbishment of clinical or medical facilities, ideally involving sensitive equipment such as CT scanners or similar healthcare infrastructure.
Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate a variety of subcontractors.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, consultants, and site teams.
Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and providing solutions in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Location: Willingness to work on-site in Mile End, London for the duration of the project.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with working in live hospital environments and managing construction in occupied healthcare facilities.
Understanding of infection control processes and the importance of maintaining sterile and safe environments in medical areas.
Previous experience with CT scanner installations or refurbishments is highly desirable.

Why Join?

Exciting Projects: Work on high-impact healthcare projects that make a real difference to patient care and clinical outcomes.
Career Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our staff, offering ongoing training and progression opportunities.
Competitive Salary & Benefits: A competitive salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a dedicated, supportive team working on some of the most important construction projects in healthcare.

Site Manager - Healthcare Projects - London

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