Site Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire
Ivy Resource Group

Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established main contractor to recruit an experienced Site Manager for a permanent role based in Oxford. You will be managing a range of commercial projects in their Major Works Deparment.

The company:

Our client is a leading regional contractor and family-owned business that has a passion for innovation and a drive for achieving excellence. They have been in business for over 50 years and work across a variety of sectors, including: Commercial, Leisure, Education, Healthcare and Retail.

The Role:

• Manage the day-to-day running of construction sites and ensure work progresses according to programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, suppliers and site operatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Plan and organise site activities, labour, materials and plant.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and address delays or issues.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety legislation, site rules and company procedures.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and safety inspections.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship, identifying and resolving defects.
• Liaise with project managers, quantity surveyors, architects, engineers, clients and consultants.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Manage deliveries and ensure materials and equipment are available when needed.
• Keep accurate site records, reports, diaries and progress updates.
• Deal with site problems and unexpected issues, finding practical solutions.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure work is completed to specification.
• Help coordinate commissioning, snagging and handover when the project is nearing completion.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Site Manager with a strong background in construction and major projects.
• Has experience managing large or complex construction projects from start to completion.
• Strong leadership skills, able to manage subcontractors, trades and site teams effectively.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety, including RAMS, inductions, toolbox talks and site inspections.
• Able to keep projects on programme, within budget and to a high standard of quality.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of costs and site records.
• Confident reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, particularly when coordinating multiple trades and activities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and colleagues.
• Problem-solver who can make practical decisions when issues arise on site.
• High attention to quality and detail.
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Proactive, reliable and professional in their approach.

Salary & Package:

• 50,000 – 70,000 per annum

• Competitive benefits package

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects

• Employee referral scheme

• Group life insurance

• Employee dividend

• Company bonus scheme

• Uniform (including all PPE)

• Staying away/ subsistence allowances

• Overtime rates (subject to working hour conditions)

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a member of our team will respond to you.

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.

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