About the job

Description

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Site Manager to join our growing team at Manchester & Cheshire Construction Ltd. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality projects, ensuring smooth site operations, and driving continuous improvement across our sites.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Relations and Liaison

• Liaise with client’s representative over project specification, suitability of materials and project progress
• Represent the company at site meetings.
• Maintain a flow of timely information to the CM /OM as to progress.
• Resolve any client-related issues or disputes referred by Site Operatives.
• Receive client/architect instructions and communicate them to all those affected.
• On completion and hand-over, compile (with assistance from Contracts Manager) O&M manual for the contract containing all relevant information, user instructions and guarantees and arrange for its delivery to the client.
• Create good relationships with clients & place company in the best position to negotiate the next project / contract.

Operations and Workforce Management

• Monitor organisation and methods to ensure maximum efficiency, including developing / improving Site Operatives and ensuring that poor performance is dealt with appropriately.
• Set common operational standards throughout sites.
• Ensure that an adequate workforce is available to enable completion of contracts to programme, whilst minimising payroll cost.
• Provide technical support to Site Operatives.
• Hold regular meetings and review requirements with Subcontractors.
• Liaise with sub-contracted trades to ensure good relations are maintained and our performance requirements are clearly communicated.
• In conjunction with Operations Manager and other Contracts Managers, maintain company-wide overview of sub-contract labour and trades availability to suit our programmes, avoiding over-commitment of sub-contractors.
• In conjunction with CM / OM review sub-contractor performance on completion of contracts, giving feedback where appropriate.
• Assists in performance management in conjunction with Operations Manager / Contracts Manager with Site Managers.
• In conjunction with Operations Manager recruit additional Site Managers & Labour resources as required
• Attend regular site managers meetings with Contract Delivery Team.

Quality Control and Compliance

• Monitor methods and output to ensure that required quality standards are achieved at minimum cost and that the requirement for snagging is minimal.
• Agree snagging list with client or contract administrator.
• Communicate snagging list to all affected parties, monitor for timely completion and obtain client sign-off.
• Monitor output to ensure compliance with QMS Regs and any other prevailing legislation.
• Liaise with QMS / Client /Building Control to resolve any issues.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Produce RAMS for works projects, update existing CP H&S and Environmental Management plans, check and sign off suitability of subcontractors RAMS before allowing them access to site.
• Monitor site practices to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including the company H & S and Environmental Policies, to minimise the likelihood of incidents and the resulting fines and compensation claims. This is by way of regular site safety and environmental audits.
• Ensure all operatives / subcontractors receive regular toolbox talks and formal site audits (by others).
• In conjunction with Operations Manager/Contracts Managers/Site Managers, Directors and SHE Manager investigate all accidents & near misses.

General

• Influence and inspire others and build strong relationships with all departments. Acting as a role model you will demonstrate a passion for change and improvement utilising manufacturing tools to improve departments/teams efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review, and feedback staff performance and set goals to develop performance for the individual, the team and the company.
• Ensure that all team members work within the staff handbook and policies and any performance, capability or conduct issues are addressed.
• Working as part of the team to implement MC's Values, vision, mission, business plan and policies.
• Remain up to date with professional knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• To act always to promote equality and diversity ensuring inclusive and integrated services.
• To be an active participant in groups, meetings and events.
• Carry out such other duties as are consistent with the job-holder’s knowledge and skills and are necessary for the satisfactory completion of contracts or for attainment of the goals of the business.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in the construction industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, procurement, and site finances effectively.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with excellent communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private healthcare
• Critical illness cover
• Death in service cover
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24/7 GP access
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay