Site Manager

Are you an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in groundworks, drainage and major civils projects?

Do you have experience managing site teams, subcontractors, plant and materials within a fast-paced construction environment?

Location:

Witham, Essex
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE + £7,500 car allowance
Benefits:
£7,500 car allowance
21 days' annual leave
Optional private healthcare
Night and weekend work paid at 1.5 times the standard rate
Ongoing training and support

Role Overview :
My client is looking to appoint an experienced Civils Site Manager to support the delivery of a major £6 million station redevelopment project at Witham Station in Essex.

The wider project includes the construction of a new station building, a new station forecourt and car park, foundation works, trenching, ducting, drainage, lighting bases, refurbishment of the existing station facilities and a full station rewire.

The project is expected to run for approximately 60 weeks, with the civils works beginning within the next four to five weeks.

Working closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, site supervisors and subcontractors, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the civils package. You will coordinate labour, plant and materials, monitor progress against the programme and ensure all work is completed safely and to the required quality standards.

This role would suit a practical, hands-on Site Manager who is comfortable working directly with site teams, resolving issues quickly and driving works forward. Previous rail experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as training can be provided for the railway environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of the site
Manage groundworks, foundations, trenching, ducting, drainage and car park civils
Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
Manage kerbing, lighting bases and associated external works
Ensure a safe working environment is maintained for all site personnel
Manage health, safety and environmental matters across the site
Prepare, review and brief relevant safety documentation, including work package plans, task briefings and risk assessments
Control and issue permits to work where required
Monitor the qualifications and competencies of site personnel
Deliver site briefings and communicate safety information to the workforce
Maintain site diaries, work records, progress records and measurements of additional works
Prepare regular progress reports for the Project Manager
Liaise with the Project Quantity Surveyor regarding commercial matters and changes
Monitor progress against the construction programme and identify potential delays
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Manage subcontractors with a strong focus on health and safety, quality and programme delivery
Liaise with the client, designers, consultants and wider project team
Prepare timesheets, plant records and other site documentation
Support the delivery of possession works, including night and weekend activities where required

Essential Requirements:
Previous experience working as a Site Manager or Senior Site Supervisor on civils and groundworks on infrastructure projects
Strong practical experience delivering foundations, drainage, ducting, trenching and external works
Experience managing site operatives, subcontractors, plant and materials
Valid SMSTS certification and CSCS card
Ability to read and understand construction drawings
Good knowledge of construction methods and site delivery processes
Experience working for a Tier 2 contractor or subcontractor is highly desirable
A PTS card and Temporary Works qualification would be beneficial but are not essential

Working Hours:

The standard working hours are 7:30am to 5:00pm.
Night and weekend work will be required at certain stages of the programme and will be paid at an uplifted rate of 1.5 times the standard rate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established infrastructure contractor and play a key role in the delivery of a major station redevelopment project.

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