Site Manager - Watt Tyler House
Cityscape Recruitment
Location: Hackney, London
Salary: £65,000
Sector: Main Contracting / Residential / New Build
About the Role
Our client is an established and growing main contractor delivering high-quality residential and commercial developments across London and the surrounding areas.
With a strong reputation for quality, safety and delivering complex construction projects, our client is now looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join their team on a new project in Hackney.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong concrete frame / reinforced concrete background who is looking to take ownership of a significant London project and work within an experienced delivery team.
Key Responsibilities
- Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site.
- Managing and coordinating subcontractors and site operatives.
- Overseeing the construction programme and ensuring works remain on schedule.
- Managing concrete frame and reinforced concrete works from commencement through to completion.
- Coordinating groundworks, RC frame, structural and follow-on trades.
- Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
- Managing site logistics and coordinating deliveries.
- Monitoring workmanship and maintaining high standards of quality.
- Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks.
- Ensuring all works comply with current Health & Safety legislation.
- Conducting toolbox talks, inductions and site briefings.
- Maintaining accurate site records and documentation.
- Working closely with the Project Manager and wider site team.
- Liaising with consultants, clients and subcontractors.
- Identifying and resolving technical and construction issues.
- Monitoring progress against programme and reporting any delays.
- Coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors effectively.
- Managing snagging and ensuring works are completed to the required standard.
- Supporting the commercial team with variations and progress information where required.
- Ensuring materials, plant and labour are available when required.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised site.
- Driving a positive health, safety and quality culture across the project.
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within main contracting.
- Must have strong concrete frame / reinforced concrete experience.
- Experience working on residential or commercial new-build projects.
- Strong understanding of RC frame construction, sequencing and associated trades.
- Good knowledge of construction methods, materials and site logistics.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Excellent subcontractor and workforce management skills.
- Strong communication and organisational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced site environment.
- SMSTS is essential.
- CSCS Black or Gold Card preferred.
- First Aid qualification desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Confident working independently while also contributing to a wider project team.
- £65,000 – £75,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on a major London residential development.
- Stable pipeline of work with an established main contractor.
- Strong career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and experienced senior management team.
- Opportunity to take genuine ownership of the project.
- Exposure to high-quality new-build construction.
- Long-term opportunity for the right candidate.
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