Site Manager in London

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Site Manager to join the team. The successful candidate will be working on an exciting project consisting of refurbishment of an existing building in the centre of London.

Responsibilities

• The successful Site Manager will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.
• You must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success in safe delivery of high quality medium to large scale projects to budget and programme.

Commercial

• Possess an understanding of the type of building contract, and the key project stakeholders e.g. client, client’s representatives, design team etc.
• Liaise with the PM and PQS on works not deemed to be included within the scope of works for the project.
• Possess a full understanding of the scope of works for each sub-contractor package, and access to all documentation for sub contract orders.

Operational

• Issue permits for various work activities, and close out accordingly.
• Possess the ability to undertake material/equipment orders, and liaise with the project Quantity Surveyor.
• Provisions/diversion/upgrade/protection works, and have the ability to manage the process via meetings/dialogue etc. with all Supply chain Partners and Stakeholders.
• Request any necessary applications for permits to the Highways Authority for road openings, location of skips and/or welfare facilities.
• Make any necessary applications to utility companies for temporary building water, drainage discharge and electricity connections to welfare facilities.
• Possess an understanding of off-site Highways works, and be able to manage the process via meetings/dialogue etc. with relevant parties.
• Planning, scheduling and coordinating the project timeline and design, reporting progress and budget matters to the Project manager.
• Manage the construction process, supervising all activity on-site, producing diaries and noting any delays.
• Collaborate with specialists such as architects, engineers and local government officials for permits and licences, contractors and clients.
• Comply with legal requirements, safety and building codes and keeping daily logs and diaries.
• Order equipment and materials, managing their use and managing the personnel involved.
• Hire and instruct site labour and sub-contractors.
• Conduct coordination meetings and producing short term programmes and monitoring the implementation.

Quality

• Raise NCR’s for works undertaken that are of poor quality.
• Ensure that sub-contractors compile and issue inspection and test plans (ITP’s) for various works packages, and that these are checked and closed out accordingly.
• Compile snagging lists and manage the process for closing out.

Health & Safety

• Understand their duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, and the responsibilities of other parties, and ensure compliance on each project.
• Undertake the role of temporary works coordinator (where applicable).
• Ensure labour only sub-contractors have been properly assessed for the tasks they are undertaken and that method statements and risk assessments are in place for them.
• Enforcing safety procedures, minimising risk, ensuring the appropriate use of PPE.

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 6/7 or Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering/Construction Management, CSCS card, SMSTS qualified.
• Desirable: First Aid at Work Professional qualification.

Experience

• The Site Manager will possess relevant prior construction experience in one or more of the following: Commercial, retail, healthcare, education, refurbishment and/or new build.
• Proven ability to manage and control subcontractors in line with the project programme, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience of temporary works procedures.
• Ability to operate within a team environment.
• Ability to produce short term programmes.
• Quality focused.
• Leadership skills.
• IT skills.

What’s in it for you?

• At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:
• Competitive salary.
• 33 days annual leave entitlement.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Life Assurance.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button. McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.