At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee groundworks for new residential developments and manage site activities.
- Company: Growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work across Essex.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate and long-term contract opportunities.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in residential construction.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on exciting new builds.
- Qualifications: Experience in site management and strong knowledge of groundworks required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Gap Construction are recruiting on behalf of a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work across Essex. They are seeking an experienced Groundworks Site Manager to oversee the early stages of a residential development in Colchester consisting of 17 new build homes. The project is currently at foundation and enabling works stage, requiring a strong groundworks background to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. With further developments planned across Essex, this offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager seeking long term contract work.
Performance Objectives:
- Managing day to day site activities throughout the groundworks and infrastructure phases of a residential development
- Coordinating subcontractors, operatives, plant, and material deliveries
- Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates to senior management
- Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with health and safety requirements
- Maintaining quality standards and ensuring works are delivered to specification
- Managing site documentation, inspections, and associated records
- Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal project teams
- Identifying and resolving site issues to minimise delays and maintain programme targets
- Supporting the successful delivery of the development through its early construction phases
Person Specification:
- Previous experience as a Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager, or Site Supervisor within residential construction
- Strong practical knowledge of groundworks, foundations, drainage, roads, and enabling works
- Experience working on new build residential developments
- SMSTS or SSSTS qualification
- Full understanding of current Health & Safety legislation
- Holder of a Full UK Driving Licence
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple activities on site
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of site operations
This role requires a strong understanding of residential groundworks and infrastructure packages. Applications from candidates whose experience is primarily focused on internal fit out or finishing stages may not be suitable.
Please apply through our website or get in touch with James at gap construction. If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, feel free to contact us on 01223 375629.
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Site Manager (Groundworks) in Colchester employer: Gap Technical Ltd
Gap Construction is an excellent employer for Site Managers seeking a rewarding career in the thriving construction sector of Colchester. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative work culture, we offer competitive daily rates and the opportunity to manage significant residential projects while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Join us to be part of a growing contractor with a robust pipeline of work across Essex, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
