Job title: Site Manager - SMSTS Qualified

Location: Manchester

Working Pattern: On-site

Contract Type: Contract

Company

Our client is an industry leading technology solutions provider delivering innovative workplace experience, immersive experience, digital distribution, and media production to a global clientele across a wide range of markets.

Their award-winning team understands the real-world application of technology, which informs each client engagement from consulting and design to construction, service and management. They specialise in Collaboration, Video Conferencing, Service & Maintenance Contracts, System Design, Video Wall Solutions, Installations, and Managed Services.

Role Description

Our client is currently looking for a Site Manager, that is SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualified with experience of performing the Principle Contract role under CDM (Construction- Design and Management). You will have full accountability and responsibility for the safe management and delivery of project works in line with business processes and procedures working alongside contract teams and client. This role has possible out of hours and weekend flexibility requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CDM rules and guidelines across the region and maintain a safe working environment through regular workplace inspections and preventive actions

• Ensure that all personnel who work directly or indirectly on site are suitably qualified and copies of their certifications are kept on file on site

• Ensure daily briefings and Job preparation documents are conducted on a daily basis as per the CDM requirements

• Prepare and update method statements of installation and Risk Assessments (RAMS)

• Attend site health and safety meetings

• Manage site works in accordance with the CDM legislation

• Ensuring Installation, testing and commissioning, and hand over activities are done and controlled as per the client Inspection and Test Plans

• Ensure that all aspects of the site planning and preparation is organised

• Control all aspects of the site installation, including costs, from commencement through to commissioning, handover to the client and handover to the Service Department

• Co-ordinate site labour in accordance with the programme requirements and physical site progress

• Plan all local supply required deliveries to site, including tooling, consumables and others

• Inspect each asset and compile an overall progress status report including compliance with the Quality Inspection Plan at an agreed frequency throughout the duration of the project

• Control all Site Labour, In- house or Sub-contract during the installation ensuring that the programme is worked to and achieved wherever possible

• Supervise and manage all temporary works documentation and procedures

• Co-ordinate any interfaces with the Main Contractor and other trades that are required during the installation programme

• Ensure preparation for Assets Tests

• Manage site closures, including close-out of defects and ensuring smooth handovers are executed

Skills & Experience

• SMSTS Qualification

• Experience of performing the Principe Contractor role

• Experience in construction projects

• Construction management qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• The ability to use your initiative and champion teamwork

• Positive attitude and receptive to change

• Extremely organised

• Negotiation skills

• An advocate for Safety regulations in the workplace