Temporary Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece West have a fantastic opportunity for a Temporary Site Manager to join a dynamic construction company, who are a market leader in retail fit-out and refurbishment throughout the UK.

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in retail refurbishment projects for a project in Ipswich, starting as soon as possible for approximately 10 weeks.

As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing the site and overseeing all activities of the site team, labour and sub-contractors to achieve successful completion within the agreed programme and to the Company and Customer expectations.

To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have a strong retail refurbishment/fit-out background and are confident managing subcontractors, maintaining site standards and ensuring excellent communication across the site team.

• Oversee all retail refurbishment site activities and monitor progress against the programme, taking remedial action where appropriate.
• Monitor and inspect the quality of work to ensure high standards are achieved and address any issues with subcontractors and trades.
• Keep site records up to date and completed in line with Company and legislative requirements.
• Identify potential issues which could affect successful project delivery and take the necessary action to remedy or esc
• Identify solutions to site problems, implement improvements and organise site activity to ensure the project is delivered efficiently.
• Manage the performance of direct reports and subcontract labour, ensuring they are working safely and efficiently.
• Ensure HSQE standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to at all times.
• Take corrective action on any breach of policy to ensure a safe site, free of accidents and incidents.
• Be responsible for the safety of the public when working in a live retail environment.
• Coordinate the activities of different subcontractors to ensure work is carried out efficiently and to the required standard.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the client, subcontractors, trades and other third parties throughout the project.
• Ensure the project is completed on programme and to the required quality standards.

As Site Manager, you MUST have previous retail refurbishment/fit-out experience for this role, plus:

• SMSTS
• First Aid
• PASMA
• Fire Marshal
• CSCS
• Day rate of £280-£300 per day
• Start: ASAP
• Approximately 10-week project
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to work with a leading UK retail fit-out and refurbishment contractor