Site Manager - Refurbishment

Summary of Role
To ensure the successful build completion of projects, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial construction risks, together with adherence to the commercial procedures of the Business. Responsible for the commercial management on a number of smaller projects with a value to £5.0m. As well as new build projects up to a value of £20m
Our client is involved mainly with the refurbishment of commercial properties and to develop them into state of the art apartments, offices or student accommodation.
The ideal candidate will be from a trade background.
Key Tasks
As a site manager you will be responsible for looking after the teams on a construction site, as well as liaising with the clients. You could be monitoring costs and budget, and ordering materials for the project(s).
The job role of a site manager involves the following duties:
* Liaising with clients and reporting on progress to staff and the public
* Supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors
* Buying materials for each phase of the project
* Monitoring build costs and project progress
* Conducting quality and safety inspections
* Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
* Maintaining quality control checks
* Motivating the workforce
* Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise
* Using specialist project management computer programmes
* Working on-site in all weathers, at clients’ businesses or in a site office.
* Checklists and Work Allocation Lists are Planned and Completed for any properties under renovation
* Ensuring property works lists are completed in accordance with company standards and smooth handover process
Key skills
• Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it.
• Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation. .
• Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction process.
• Ability to negotiate with clients/sub contractors.
• Knowledge of CIS.
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and valuation of them in conjunction with other project team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Awareness of dispute procedures.
• Exposure to resolving disputes.
What you can expect in return
• Competitive salary