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Fox Construction Recruitment are looking for a competent and experienced Site Manager, to join our client, a small, but highly successful local Construction company on a permanent basis, starting as soon as possible.

This will be assisting with the management of various new build and refurbishment projects in and around the Bournemouth and Poole areas.

Job benefits:

- Salary - £50-60k on an employed basis, with an employment package, including 28 days paid holiday per annum, or £260 per day on a self-employed basis, if preferred.

- Managing multiple sites, so regular local travel required and travel allowance given.

Job purpose:

To manage, support and oversee site-based projects and to ensure they are executed correctly on time, safely and within budget and in line with processes and procedures. Manage site-based projects from start to finish.

Roles and responsibilities:

* Supervise and oversee the direction of the project delivery ensuring client specifications and requirements are met, regularly review progress, and liaise with the Pre-Contracts and Project Finance teams regarding change orders and site costs.

* Update projects plan ensure and communicate to all relevant parties.

* Liaise with the client, other construction professionals and other stakeholders as required.

* Co-ordinate and supervise construction workers whilst onsite.

* Manage and oversee the project on a daily basis.

* Carry out site checks including health and safety, folders, site setup etc.

* Liaise with other internal departments regarding project matters.

* Regularly update Line Manager with progress and issues regarding projects, but at the same time put in place competent solutions to solve issues.

* Manage site inductions and oversee the health and safety, management, and maintenance of project folders

* Review RAMS and COSHH assessments.

* Manage all subcontractors & trades on site at all times.

* Ensure live sites are set up correctly and meet brand guidelines.

* Ensure live sites are kept clean & tidy at all times.

* Manage the site workbook / Procore.

* Snag and raise issues with works to ensure items are rectified and finished to the highest standard.

* Arrange internal & external team meetings, client meetings and sub-contractor meetings including producing agendas.

* Lead meetings, take minutes and issue to all relevant parties.

* Book sub-contractors onto project to meet programme.

* Review and provide feedback on drawings.

* Update the programme of works on a weekly basis.

* Programme design and management.

* Instruct sub-contractors and suppliers and issue small orders (i.e. skips, plant, welfare materials, H&S equipment, PPE).

Skills and experience:

The following are essential:

- 5 years + experience of site working.

- Broad property, building or construction background.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

- Able to design and manage a programme of works (ASTA power project ideal).

- Proven effective communication skills.

- Excellent understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations.

- Ability to read construction drawings.

- Ability to understand and manage/update the workbook throughout the job.

- Advance working knowledge of M&E systems.

- Experience of managing office relocations, refurbishments and fit outs, including IT infrastructure.

- Able to work as part of a team.

- Good track record of being able to manage people across all levels.

- Client facing and driven to provide high standards of service.

- Good understanding of health and safety and risk management policies and procedures.

- Knowledge of construction materials, processes and equipment.

- Confidence to meet with clients, subcontractors and building managers.

- Able and confident to manage a hectic and varied workload.

- Proven contracts and tendering experience.

- Good commercial acumen – legal knowledge and negotiating with multiple vendors. SMSTS trained.

- First aid trained.

- Asbestos Awareness.

- Flexible approach to travelling and staying away from home on a regular basis.

- Flexible approach to opening up and closing up site.

- Full clean driving licence.

- NEBOSH Construction.

You must have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude to be considered for this position. If you would like more information on the role, please contact Kate on (phone number removed) or Leah on (phone number removed)