Job Title: Construction Site Manager
Location: Havering
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Construction Site Manager to oversee the on-site delivery of a commercial multi-storey project featuring a steel frame structure. If you have a proven track record managing complex builds from groundwork to fit-out, and you thrive in ensuring safe, timely, and quality project delivery, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the construction site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, materials deliveries, plant usage, and workforce planning.
• Manage steel frame erection ensuring alignment with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve delays or issues.
• Enforce strict adherence to health & safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and client representatives.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular safety inspections.
• Maintain accurate site records including diaries, progress reports, and inspections.
• Lead site meetings and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Manage snagging and handover process through to practical completion.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on commercial projects, ideally multi-storey steel-framed structures.
• SMSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS card (Black or Gold).
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Strong technical understanding of steel frame erection and commercial build sequencing.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of building regulations, CDM, and current H&S legislation.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management or similar.
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Appointed Person certification.
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or large-scale commercial developers.