Site Manager

OCU Modus (part of the OCU Group of Companies) are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join the team you will be required to cover multiple locations.The Site Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing construction projects from inception to completion ensuring that they are delivered safely on time and within budget. Reporting to the Project Manager or Construction Manager the Site Manager is responsible for managing all onsite activities coordinating subcontractors and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Lead and manage construction projects from start to finish including planning scheduling and resource allocation.

Health and Safety: Ensure that all work on the site complies with health and safety regulations conducting regular site inspections and implementing safety measures to protect workers and the public.

Quality Control: Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure that construction activities meet quality standards and specifications.

Budget Management: Monitor project costs and expenses preparing cost estimates and tracking expenditures to ensure the project stays within budget.

Subcontractor Management: Coordinate and manage subcontractors suppliers and vendors ensuring that they deliver work to schedule and meet quality requirements.

Team Leadership: Supervise and manage site staff including direct employees and subcontractors providing guidance training and support as needed.

Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with the client or project owner providing updates on project progress addressing concerns and ensuring client satisfaction.

Documentation: Keep accurate records of project progress including daily reports site inspections and any changes or deviations from the original plans.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks and hazards on the site and take proactive measures to mitigate them ensuring a safe working environment for all.

Compliance: Ensure that all work on the site complies with building regulations planning permissions and other legal requirements obtaining necessary permits and approvals as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience: Proven experience as a Site Manager or similar role in the construction industry with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications: A degree or diploma in construction management civil engineering or a related field is preferred. Relevant professional certifications such as SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) are advantageous.

Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team of construction professionals.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with stakeholders resolve conflicts and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.

Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Problemsolving: A proactive and solutionsoriented approach to problemsolving with the ability to think creatively and adapt to changing circumstances.

Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of construction methods materials and techniques with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office applications with the ability to generate reports and maintain accurate project documentation.

Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and a commitment to ensuring that work meets quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fastpaced environment with the ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Company Information:

Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customerfocused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU One Company United.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.