Site Manager

Overview

EQUANS is recruiting for a Site Manager to be based in Manchester/Merseyside. This is a full‑time permanent role, working 39 hours per week. The offer includes competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package.

• Assist the Operations / Project Manager with pre‑start details
• Report to the Line Manager on the progress against the programme
• Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety aspects
• Fully understand the company’s SHEQ policy/strategy
• Produce target and/or recovery programmes (short term, etc.)
• Update productivity trackers including CPR
• Maintenance of company required Health & Safety procedures / initiatives, including:
  • Use of PPE
  • Site Inductions
  • Management of Method Statements/Risk Assessments
  • Undertake a thorough review of all subcontractors RAMS to ensure they have identified all foreseeable risks and implemented suitable controls
  • Obtain all risk assessments from contractors
  • Obtain subcontractors Health & Safety policies prior to their work commencement
  • Identify training needs
  • Maintain statutory registers, including accident reporting
  • Work Permits
  • Scaffold/Lifting equipment inspections
  • In house audits / inspections
  • Site housekeeping
• Adherence to the Company quality standards including:
  • Management of defects
  • Fully understand the Construction Phase Plan Requirements, including its development
  • Compliance with specification
  • Compliance with materials / workmanship schedules
  • Subcontractor code of conduct
  • Considerate Constructors Scheme
• Coordination / Leadership of the site team, inclusive of:
  • Assistant Managers
  • Resident Liaison Officers
  • Administrators
  • Sub-Contractors
  • Other site operatives
• Assist with the preparation of the Health and Safety file
• Maintain and update Construction Phase Health & Safety plan as works proceed
• Liaison with the client, consultants, contract administrator, head office etc.
• To be responsible for the opening and closing of the site facilities including ensuring alarms are armed and working
• Management of site facilities; welfare, toilets, offices, compound area etc.
• Management of site housekeeping, discipline, behaviour etc.
• Be aware at all times of possible commercial opportunities
• Assist in the management of project specific preliminaries
• Ensure all actions relating to proper close out of projects are executed before transfer to Customer Care Team
• Ensure all documentation required to achieve handovers are accurately and promptly issued
• Regeneration, EPB & Sustainability present accurate and timely handover packs to the Admin Team for uploading
• Co‑ordinate the Sub‑Contractors and set‑up and deliver weekly supply chain meetings
• Preparation / assistance with the site progress reports including CPR and productivity trackers
• Safe storage and co‑ordination of materials
• Be responsible for your safety and others around you
• Attend all mandatory courses related to your role
• Comply with all the roles and responsibilities as set out within the SHEQ management system
• To be responsible for the accurate / timely completion of site based documentation
• Attendance at project and company related meetings
• To mentor and train Assistant Site Manager(s) and junior members of staff
• To ensure, if applicable along with the Resident Liaison Officer, all relevant resident and public complaints are resolved efficiently
• Any other reasonable management request

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes

• Previous Site management experience
• Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation
• Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Understanding of local government construction projects
• Experience of Partnership arrangements

• Ability to fully operate Microsoft Project
• Excellent organisational skills
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Effectively manage time in…