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My client is a building company that specialises in full-service design & build construction and interior fit-out works, including carpentry and joinery.

My client is looking for an experienced Site Manager for a Hotel project in London.

You will be responsible for the day to day control and delivery of construction projects to meet customer specifications (quality, time, etc.) such that all risk, specification and project timescales are met in full.

Main responsibilities

* Manage the day-to-day delivery of construction projects; time, procurement, contractors

* Liaise with Project Manager or Contracts Manager to ensure that they are fully aware of project progress and are notified of all financial, specification and time risks.

* Manage sub-contractors, including the monitoring of contractor attendance and progress; provide direct instruction and support as necessary such that contractual arrangements are achieved.

* Comply with Site Managers responsibilities in Health, Safety and Environmental Policy and complete the relevant documentation on a weekly/monthly basis

* Ensure that safe working practices and safety procedures are fully implemented across the site/project/contract

* Ensure that detailed plans are available commensurate with the overall project plan such that material and resources can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines.

* Ensure all materials are delivered to site to meet production needs

* Ensure that all additional work is identified and that the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor or Contracts Manager is fully aware of all potential opportunities.

* Working under the direction of a Project Manager or Contracts Manager.

* Effective daily use of appropriate company information systems and databases

* Comply with Company policies, procedures and instructions at all times

* Implement new ideas and methods and continue to see ways of both improving contribution to the company’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the Company.

* Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise and performance manage staff to ensure staff are fully motivated to achieve best performance to meet the Company’s needs.

* Implement and promote equality and diversity in everything you do.

* Any other duties required to enable the company to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company.

Required Skills and Attributes:

* Strong knowledge of construction, construction management and design-build construction obtained through a combination of experience and education.

* Black Hat (with relevant, valid CSCS)

* SMSTS

* First Aid

* Excellent man management skills / Strong customer focus

* Strong self-management skills to ensure timely issue of project deliverables

* Commercial, financially and contractually aware with good communication, inter-personal and negotiation skills

All interviews will take place early in the New Year with an immediate start (pending notice period) for the right candidate