Site Manager in Manchester

EQUANS is recruiting for a Site Manager to be based in Didsbury. This is a full‑time fixed‑term contract for 36 months, working 39 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package.

Overview

To manage a designated project on site and achieve the target contributions in accordance with the contract documents and programme; ensuring that the project is delivered safely on time, to a high standard of quality and with high levels of client/resident satisfaction. To understand, implement and adhere to the company SHEQ policy/strategy and ensure all employees reporting to you do the same and are responsible for ensuring that SHEQ requirements are upheld to the highest of standards at all times.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

• 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.

• Assistant Managers, Resident Liaison Officers, Administrators, Sub‑Contractors and other site operatives.

What We Can Offer You

• 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

Key Experience

• 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

Key Skills

• Ability to fully operate Microsoft Project
• Excellent organisational skills
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Effectively manage time to meet deadlines
• Professional attitude and approach to work
• Ability to competently operate MS office (Word & Excel)
• Current and Valid UK driving license

Key Attributes

• Prepared to work within various geographical areas
• Confident
• Self‑motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible & adaptable
• Good verbal and written communicator
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Resilient
• Ability to motivate staff and sub‑contractors
• Working within diverse groups

Who Are We?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition toward net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

Next Steps

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do. Should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

Important Information

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team, not direct to EQUANS Managers.