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My client is currently seeking a Project Manager/Principal Contractor representative to join their team and contribute to building improvement schemes in Glasgow city center, Scotland. The scope of work includes enhancements to the building envelope and potential upgrades to mechanical plant systems. Familiarity with these building components will be beneficial for this role.
Supported by our HSEQ team, Contracts Managers, and site operatives, you will be the primary on-site authority for health and safety matters and Principal Contractor duties in accordance with CDM regulations. Your responsibilities will encompass coordinating and overseeing construction activities on-site from start to finish. The anticipated start date for this position is April 29th, 2024.
As a Site Manager/Principal Contractor's representative, your key duties will involve:
- Managing day-to-day site logistics and coordinating trades.
- Developing and implementing safety documentation, issuing permits, information/hazard boards, and monitoring risk assessments/method statements.
- Supervising the performance of site operatives and subcontractors concerning health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Identifying training needs for site personnel.
- Ensuring full compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
- Liaising with clients.
- Conducting site inductions.
- Chairing weekly coordination meetings with trades supervisors and management.
- Procuring health & safety-related materials using computer-based systems.
Skills and qualifications required:
- Excellent understanding of Principal Contractor duties under CDM regulations.
- Strong focus on health, safety, and environmental management.
- Effective leadership and communication skills.
- Proficiency in IT tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Experience in building envelope construction and temporary works systems like scaffolds and propping.
- Proficiency in record-keeping, diaries, and timesheets.
- Ability to organize resources and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment with various stakeholders.
- Possession of a full driving license.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Qualification in Construction Management/NVQ level 6.
- CSCS black card.
- CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate/IOSH Managing Safety certificate.
- First Aid certification.
- Understanding of the requirements of BS5975:2008 regarding procedural control of Temporary Works.
- Temporary Works Coordinator certification.
- Working knowledge of Principal Contractor/Contractor quality management procedures.
Contact Grant (@) huntermasonconsulting . com
