Senior Site Manager - Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent

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 new projects in Midlands, specifically Stoke. At Caddick Construction, we value our people and prioritize collaboration, transparency, and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of our growing team.

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.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical knowledge of construction build processes and defects.
• Experience as a Manager on large Industrial, Logistics or Commercial projects.
• 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 organization, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A People-Centred Approach: We prioritize collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Caddick Construction 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: We support health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme, PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.
• Birthday Day Off: A discretionary day off each year to celebrate your birthday.
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Purchase up to 5 extra days of holiday.
• Caddick Hub: Exclusive colleague discount programme.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity and paternity leave.
• Ride To Work Scheme: Tax and NI savings up to 47% with cycle purchases.
• Pension: Caddick Group contributes 5% to your pension.
• Continuous Professional Development: Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Private Healthcare & Medicash: Private healthcare scheme.
• Life Assurance: Death-in-service cover up to 4x salary (age 70).