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Fox Construction Recruitment are looking for a competent Site Manager, to join our client, a well-established groundworks company based in the Bournemouth area.

This will initially be managing a civil groundworks project in the Wimborne area up until January 2026 which the opportunity to continue with the company on a permanent basis after this project has finished.

Job purpose:

To manage, support and oversee the site-based project and to ensure things are being executed correctly on time, safely and within budget and in line with processes and procedures. This could be a great opportunity if you are currently an assistant site manager looking to progress and take a step up to site manager.

Roles and responsibilities:

* Supervise and oversee the direction of the project delivery ensuring client specifications and requirements are met, regularly review progress, and liaise with the Pre-Contracts and Project Finance teams regarding change orders and site costs.

* Update projects plan ensure and communicate to all relevant parties.

* Liaise with the client, other construction professionals and other stakeholders as required.

* Co-ordinate and supervise construction workers whilst onsite.

* Manage and oversee the project on a daily basis.

* Carry out site checks including health and safety, folders, site setup etc.

* Liaise with other internal departments regarding project matters.

* Regularly update Line Manager with progress and issues regarding projects, but at the same time put in place competent solutions to solve issues.

* Manage site inductions and oversee the health and safety, management, and maintenance of project folders

* Review RAMS and COSHH assessments.

* Manage all subcontractors & trades on site at all times.

* Ensure live sites are set up correctly and meet brand guidelines.

* Ensure live sites are kept clean & tidy at all times.

* Manage the site workbook / Procore.

* Snag and raise issues with works to ensure items are rectified and finished to the highest standard.

* Arrange internal & external team meetings, client meetings and sub-contractor meetings including producing agendas.

* Lead meetings, take minutes and issue to all relevant parties.

* Book sub-contractors onto project to meet programme.

* Review and provide feedback on drawings.

* Update the programme of works on a weekly basis.

* Programme design and management.

* Instruct sub-contractors and suppliers and issue small orders (i.e. skips, plant, welfare materials, H&S equipment, PPE).

Skills and experience:

The following are essential:

- 5 years + experience of site working.

- Strong background in groundworks.

- Background/ knowledge of civil groundworks including but not limited to drainage, curbing, edgeing.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

- Able to design and manage a programme of works (ASTA power project ideal).

- Proven effective communication skills.

- Excellent understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations.

- Ability to read construction drawings.

- Ability to understand and manage/update the workbook throughout the job.

- Advance working knowledge of M&E systems.

- Experience of managing office relocations, refurbishments and fit outs, including IT infrastructure.

- Able to work as part of a team.

- Good track record of being able to manage people across all levels.

- Client facing and driven to provide high standards of service.

- Good understanding of health and safety and risk management policies and procedures.

- Knowledge of construction materials, processes and equipment.

- Confidence to meet with clients, subcontractors and building managers.

- Able and confident to manage a hectic and varied workload.

- Proven contracts and tendering experience.

- Good commercial acumen – legal knowledge and negotiating with multiple vendors. SMSTS trained.

- First aid trained.

- Asbestos Awareness.

- Flexible approach to travelling and staying away from home on a regular basis.

- Flexible approach to opening up and closing up site.

- Full clean driving licence.

- NEBOSH Construction.

You must have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude to be considered for this position. If you would like more information on the role, please contact Harriet