Senior Site Manager - Shopfitting / Construction

We are currently recruiting a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a dynamic business in Castleford. The company are a construction and interior fit out contractor who operate in the retail shopfitting sector with a client list that includes Marks & Spencer, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrison’s etc...  

As a Senior Site Manager you will lead the successful onsite delivery of major retail construction projects. You will manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with our quality and cost objectives, playing a key role in fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, while upholding our strong commitment to health and safety. Projects are nationwide so you must be willing to travel and to lodge away. 

Responsibilities:

• Where possible, involvement in the survey and pre-construction stages of project development, assisting the Project Manager in developing a practical programme, site logistics and planning of successful delivery.
• Provide onsite supervision and effective management of site labour
• Ensure strict compliance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Deliver projects in line with agreed programmes and deadlines
• Maintain awareness of project costs & budgets during delivery stage
• Oversee and manage subcontractors, ensuring adherence to agreed methods of working
• Ensure trades and subcontractors are scheduled and coordinated to avoid clashes and ensure smooth delivery
• Manage works across multiple contracts and sites, ensuring activities are sequenced logically and delivered in the correct order
• Attend internal pre-start meetings, identifying risks and opportunities
• Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings to promote a safety-first culture

Skills and Experience required:

• NVQ Level 6 Construction Management
• SMSTS & CSCS certifications  
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven Senior Site Manager experience in the UK fit out industry.
• Proven experience managing complex construction projects ranging from £50k to £3m in value
• Demonstrable experience in managing construction programmes across multiple contracts and ensuring critical path activities are met
• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and Health & Safety legislation
• Full, clean UK driving licence