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Headley Professional Recruitment Ltd is currently recruiting an experienced Site Manager for our client in York. The client is a construction main contractor who focus on new build and refurbishment construction contracts between £2-10 million in value. They work on projects across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in the industrial, retail, commercial, leisure, education and health sectors. They are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join the projects team as No1 on site. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of construction sites.

Main responsibilities:

* Coordinating and clearly directing both directly employed site staff and contractors.

* Planning and programming all site activities and coordinating labour.

* Working closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure work is progressing according to the programme with effective cost control.

* Promptly dealing with any issues and planning corrective actions.

* Proving regular updates, attending and leading progress meetings and subcontractor meetings.

* Maintaining the Group’s high quality and safety standards, working closely with our in-house Health, Safety and Environmental Team.

Requirements:

* Previous site/project management experience is essential

* Previous experience working for new build main contractors

* You must be able to plan all aspects of construction operations and produce construction programmes. Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and strong commercial awareness are required.

* Strong interpersonal, leadership and people management skills are essential. You must be friendly and professional at all times when directly dealing with colleagues, contractors, clients, professionals and all others within the supply chain.

* An academic qualification (HNC, HND, Degree in a construction-related subject) would be an advantage.

* We are ideally seeking a candidate with in-date qualifications and training such as SMSTS, First Aid, Black Managers CSCS card, asbestos awareness, working at height, scaffold inspection.

* A full driving licence is essential