Senior Site Manager

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Who Is Walter Lilly? Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties. Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects developed over the last century, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.

The Culture At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years, whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

The Role As a Site Manager, you will ensure the safe, effective and timely delivery of all site operational aspects of the project. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day short-term planning of projects, ensuring key elements are delivered safely, in line with specifications and on time, and that project delivery is consistent with our strategy, goals and quality standards. Leading by example, you’ll oversee positive and effective communication between our site delivery, design and supply chain teams and ensure compliance with Business Processes as defined within the BMS, as well as health and safety standards. Additionally, you will:

• Manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and any other key personnel
• Oversee defect management and inspection regimes
• Assist with the production of the Site Environmental Plan
• Contribute to the review of construction detailing
• Ensure that the Design and Procurement Schedule is reviewed and verified
• Produce progress reports

About You To be considered as a Site Manager, you will need to demonstrate:

• Qualifications appropriate to the role
• Good knowledge of safe systems of work and putting people to work safely
• Recognise and promote best practice throughout the project
• Working calmly under pressure
• Embrace technology and modern methods of construction and strive for efficiencies
• Problem solver with the ability to break issues down and derive results
• Good knowledge of programme management and control
• Recognise driving critical activities and actively deliver mitigation measures
• Recognise the importance of change management and the associated risks
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, inspiring and motivating others in the project
• The ability to understand the landscape of Walter Lilly clients and consultants, the different roles, their competition and peers
• The ability to understand what information is needed to report internally on developing relationships and project opportunities
• Obtain the necessary health and safety qualifications required for the role (CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid are mandatory)

How to Apply So, if your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown. Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out.