Senior Site Manager - North East

Caddick Construction is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity, and innovation in the construction sector. We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join our team due to a number of exciting upcoming projects across the Commercial/Industrial sector (warehouse/manufacturing) in the North East.

What You’ll Do

• Understand and comply with the Company’s Management Systems and Policies for Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental.
• Take responsibility for all of the management systems requirements for the duration of the contract period.
• Be responsible and accountable for health and safety on site both in terms of planning and delivery and to provide leadership to the site team and supply chain.
• Take responsibility for the construction programme both in ensuring adherence to it and monitoring and regularly reporting on it.
• Develop and implement short term and target programmes with input from the supply chain and other members of the site team and ensure adherence to them.
• As and when required, and in conjunction with line management, develop and implement recovery, acceleration and completion programmes and ensure adherence to them.
• Provide assistance to the Design Manager and the Project Quantity Surveyor in order to produce design programmes, information required schedules and procurement programmes respectively.
• Hold regular internal meetings with the site team to review Health and Safety, Quality, Programme and Environmental performance.
• Develop and deliver site inductions and tool box talks (this duty may be dependent on the project size and specific site responsibilities).
• Carry out role of mentor to new/junior members of staff.
• Fulfil the role of Temporary Works Coordinator (training will be provided).
• Plan and organise the site facilities and logistics and be accountable for hired plant.
• Ensure regular meetings with the supply chain to ensure the above takes place.
• Attend pre-commencement meetings with the supply chain and quantity surveyor.
• Attend client and design team meetings and present any requested reports.
• Co-operate with the local Quality Manager when reviewing compliance with the Quality Management System and action any findings or suggestions for improvement.
• Take responsibility for instilling in the site team and the supply chain the need to complete all relevant inspections and documentation to ensure all works are carried out properly and in accordance with the contract drawings and specification.
• Ensure that all non-compliant work is identified and rectified promptly.
• Liaise with the Aftercare Manager and ensure that the project is handed over such that they are only expected to deal with latent defects.
• Co-operate with the local Environmental Manager when reviewing compliance with the Environmental Management System and action any findings or suggestions for improvement.
• Co-operate with the local Business Development Manager and keep them informed of any opportunities for publicity of the company.
• Attend training courses as requested by the SHEQ/HR Departments.
• Co-operate with the SHEQ/HR Departments to allow other site team members’ training and development needs to be met.
• Co-operate with the Supply Chain Manager and provide feedback on the supply chain’s performance on a regular basis.
• Assistance will be given throughout the contract period from the Planner.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical knowledge of construction build processes and defects.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects and have a good level of knowledge of health and safety practices and legislation.
• Understands and applies commercial principles in terms of cost, profit, market and added value.
• Experience of cost-control and planning.
• Ability to procure, interpret and disseminate contract information.
• Ability to schedule materials/plant.
• A multi-skilled trade background and/or degree qualification or equivalent.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• CSCS Site Managers Card.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Fire Marshal.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (preferable).

Personal Attributes

• Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels across the business and supply chain.
• Assertive and strong persuasion skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Client and customer focused in order to build productive relationships.
• Ability to make reasoned and informed judgements and decisions.

Why Join Caddick Group?

• Competitive Compensation And Benefits: We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.
• Career Growth: As part of a growing organisation, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A People-Centred Approach: We prioritise collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.
• Disability Confident Employer: CCL Facades is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process for all.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: CCL Facades is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of background, identity, or status.

Caddick Group Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.
• Birthday Day Off: A discretionary day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Caddick Hub: Exclusive discounts on groceries, holidays, technology and entertainment.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• Ride To Work Scheme: Tax and NI savings of up to 47% on cycles and accessories.
• Pension: 5% employer pension contribution.
• Continuous Professional Development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Private Healthcare & Medicash: Private healthcare scheme (benefit in kind).
• Life Assurance: Death-in-service cover of up to 4x salary, valid up to age 70.