Highways Site Manager
 
 
 
Are you are an experienced Site Manager with Highways & Civils experience, now seeking a new opportunity?
 
Would you be keen on working for a Principal Contractor on Major Highways schemes?
 
If yes, read on....
 

 
The Role
 
Working for a Principal contractor to Highways England covering area 6 & 8 including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, & Cambridgeshire, the Site Manager will take responsibility for the day to day running of the site / project, working with the Contract Manager to ensure that all client timescales are met without exposing the company to risk.
 
Working as part of a team, you will take responsibility for the safety, quality and environmental elements of your work sites and the welfare of the employees therein. You will develop the employee resources allocated to the contract and ensure cooperation throughout the team is achieved.  
 
We are seeking a Site Manager who is driven, hardworking, flexible, reliable, and most importantly can identify safe/unsafe working conditions. As a Site Manager, it is essential you can work both nights and days.
 
 
Limits of Authority
 
Safety: This role also carries authority to immediately stop any unsafe practices on-site until a safe alternative is established.
 
Employment: Direct employees up to Operative level when authorised by Operations Manager.
 
Sub-Contractors: Request of appointment of new sub-contractors only when the company procedures have been completed.
 
 
Responsibilities:
 
·Plan be responsible for and co-ordinate site works in accordance with the instructions of the client and their Contracts Manager.  Keep the associated Site Works Plan(s) / Project Management Plan(s) Construction phase plans up to date
·Ensure all works under their control are carried out safely and that they do not pose a danger to the workers on site, sub-contractors, site visitors or members of the general public
·Organise and deliver associated inductions, pre-start briefings and ongoing toolbox talks, and be able to complete and submit the associated paperwork
·Manage and report on the performance to Contract Manager and QS
·Plan and programme site works in accordance with the instructions of the client and prepare the associated Site Works Plan(s) / Project Management Plan(s)
·Prepare RAMS and Site Files
·Put together Health & Safety Files
·Ensure As Built Drawings are update. Produce As Built Programmes
·Organise resources (labour, plant, materials, sub-contractors) on each site to complete the work to plan and programme
·Ensure that all plant & machinery provided for the works is suitable for the tasks being undertaken  
·Ensure site related paperwork is completed and issued to the relevant department(s) on a weekly basis
·Responsibility for performance of Supervisors and Foremen under their control and to continually appraise and develop their skills
·Organise the delivery of associated pre-start briefings and ongoing toolbox talks, complete and submit the associated paperwork
·Coach and look after new starters, so that they become competent to work alongside a motorway or high-speed road
·Organise training of employees in the various skills required for execution of the works
·Ensure that only trained personnel are used for the activities being undertaken
·Liaise with clients and maintain good business relationships
·Ability to read and interpret site drawings and specifications.
·Manage all sub-contractors and site visitors and ensure their safety during works
·Check everyone working on site has the required level of competency to carry out their role
·Raise near misses and safety observations both positive and negative
·Ensure that all plant & machinery provided for the works is suitable and that it is in good working order and kept clean.  In addition, they must ensure vehicles are kept clean and tidy on the inside
·Ensure all vehicle and plant checks are completed daily and before the vehicle / item of plant is used during that shift
 
 
Qualifications / Experience   
 
·Site Management experience within a similar role
·Experience in the Highways / Civil industry (including drainage, earthworks, fencing etc)
·SSSTS or SMSTS essential
·CSCS Supervisor Card essential
·NRSWA preferable
 
 
Package:
 
·Permanent Position
·£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
·Company Car
·25 days Holiday
·Death in Service
·Private Healthcare

 
This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a leading Highways company. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Jason Fogaty on 02393 876 063 to discuss.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason Fogaty at Carrington West on 07745530959 for more information.