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My client, a company based in Manchester specialising in commercial refurbishment and maintenance, is currently seeking a Site Manager representative to join their team.
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 include coordinating and overseeing construction activities on-site from start to finish.
As a Site Manager representative, your key duties will include:
- 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.
grant (@) huntermasonconsulting . com
