Site Manager in Chester

Site Manager in Chester

Chester Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Fortem Cares

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and manage construction projects, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
  • Company: Join a respected organisation committed to equality and community engagement.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, bonuses, and private healthcare.
  • Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in the community through impactful construction projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience in construction management and relevant qualifications required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Due to our continued growth, we are delighted to confirm we are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to be working within the Stoke and Chester areas. This is a permanent role and the core working days are Monday to Friday.

The Customer: This will be working within the Sanctuary Housing, Stoke and Chester contract, delivering Retrofit and Capital Works refurbishment programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure safe, effective and timely delivery of the Retrofit/Construction and external refurbishment projects (e.g. EWI/External Wall Insulation, Cladding, Roofing, doors/windows).
  • Lead and manage a team of direct and sub-contracted Construction and Trades staff.
  • Reporting into the Project Manager you will have direct responsibility for operational Site Management.
  • To lead, assess and be responsible for all retrofit/construction works with the Projects division.
  • Ensure that Company Health & Safety Policies and procedures are strictly adhered to and work closely with Health & Safety Managers and Advisors.
  • Maintain and produce, on request, up-to-date Health & Safety records.
  • Ensure all Environmental and Waste Management Policies are adhered to.
  • Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted.
  • Fully comply with the Company’s Customer Satisfaction Policy and Procedures.
  • Ensure all directly employed personnel work within the required specification and adhere to general Company Policies.
  • Ensure that procedures and controls laid down by the Company are fully implemented by all site personnel.
  • Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff. Provide training, coaching, appraisal and support as required to improve the performance of directly employed site staff.
  • Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
  • Organise regular site meetings and pre-plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources.

What You Will Need:

  • Proven experience of managing construction projects.
  • Proven experience of working on high/low rise properties.
  • Experience of managing direct and sub contracted construction/refurbishment staff.
  • Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC) or equivalent experience.
  • SMSTS.
  • Scaffold inspection.
  • CSCS card.
  • Asbestos awareness (duty to manage would be desirable).
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Experience within the social housing sector.

Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus. Option to opt into a salary sacrifice car lease. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total). Discretionary bonus up to 10%. 26 weeks full pay maternity leave. Annual pay reviews. 8 weeks full pay paternity leave. Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms. Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee. Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System. Private healthcare and dental care. Cycle to work scheme. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Fortem Cares

Contact Details:

Fortem Cares Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Site Manager in Chester

Site Management
Health & Safety Compliance
Construction Project Management
Team Leadership
Training and Coaching
Environmental and Waste Management
Customer Satisfaction