Site Manager in Wellingborough

Site Manager – 2 Positions Available

We are looking for two Site Managers to join VMS, with opportunities suited to different stages of career development:

• 1 x Experienced Site Manager – an experienced manager who is confident working independently, managing multiple sites, teams, clients and operational requirements.
• 1 x Developing Site Manager – someone who is still relatively early in their management career and remains hands-on/on the tools, looking to develop their management experience and progress within VMS.

Both roles will involve leading site teams, coordinating works and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards. The level of responsibility and support will be tailored to experience.

Benefits of joining VMS:

· Competitive base salary

· Performance bonus scheme with opportunity to earn up to 20% additional pay

· Paid overtime opportunities

· 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

· Full PPE and specialist equipment provided

· Ongoing training, refresher qualifications and career progression

· Varied work in specialist sectors and challenging environments

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

· Plan and coordinate site works, resources and logistics.

· Oversee the delivery of works to agreed timescales and standards.

· Carry out site visits, inspections and monitoring.

· Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are met.

· Ensure teams are appropriately resourced, competent and briefed.

· Support and develop Site Supervisors and site teams.

· Manage site documentation, reporting and KPIs.

· Liaise with clients and respond to queries and feedback.

· Identify and resolve operational issues.

· Support investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses.

· Ensure work is completed in line with company procedures and relevant legislation.

Other Duties

· Health, Safety & Compliance

· Environmental & Quality Standards

· Communication & Reporting

· Operational Leadership

· Team Management & Development

· Client & Stakeholder Engagement

· Compliance & Safety

· Resource & Project Management

This role includes, but is not limited to, the duties and responsibilities outlined above.

Skills, Knowledge and Accreditations

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions

Essential

• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• Minimum 2 years supervisory or management experience
• Competent in the use of tablets and site-based software for recording works, inspections, and reporting
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Full clean driving licence (this needs to be in all adverts with exception of apprentice, that can just be desirable)
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Desirable

• ROLO Managers certification or equivalent.
• LISS card and PTS (where applicable).
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015, BS3998 (Tree Work), and BS4428 (Landscape Operations) as appropriate.
• First Aid at Work qualification (including Forestry First Aid where applicable)

Career Development

The developing Site Manager position is particularly suited to someone who has built solid industry experience, has started taking responsibility for teams or site delivery, and is now ready to take the next step into management while remaining hands-on and connected to the work on site.

VMS will provide support, training and development to help the successful candidate build their management experience and progress their career.