Senior Site Manager

Reading, Oxfordshire
ISG
About ISG
ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.
We have had a hand in some of the world’s most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.
In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

Job Title: Senior Site Manager

Reports To: Project Director

Business Unit: Construction

Office Location: Reading (Project based across Thames Valley region)

Role Purpose

Manage, direct and support project delivery team (+ designers D&B) in all construction activities and ensure successful and safe delivery to the satisfaction of the Client, Stakeholders and ISG.

Key Accountabilities

• Strong management and leadership of HSQE – achieving Target Zero
• Zero defects approach to quality
• Take ownership of the project programme and develop strategy to meet or improve upon
• Maximise profit margins and returns on the project through close co-operation with the project commercial team
• Ensure project compliance with CMS
• Management of subcontractors – in line with time, quality and budget requirements
• Understand Client needs and deliver to set objectives
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships including further work winning opportunities
• Interface directly with Clients on project issues
• Keep line manager constantly updated on key construction issues and solutions
• Input into tender submission and attend interviews
• Ensure the highest level of HSQE management and set the standard for the project team
• Manage HSQE induction and reporting procedures Report to PM/CM on all project issues
• Develop tender programme into construction programme
• Regular programme and progress monitoring and compiling programming strategies with project team during the contract period
• Manage the design process and design team in conjunction with the Design Manager
• Requisition/manage materials purchased by ISG
• Deal with supply chain performance problems in conjunction with project team
• Provide proactive technical support to project team to overcome project problems but also enhance and develop individual’s skill sets
• Prepare and present or lead monthly internal project reviews
• Prepare and present monthly Client reports
• Ensure project team compliance with the CMS
• Continuous dialogue with QS to maximise commercial performance
• Chair end of project review meetings/complete project profile
• Maintain relationships with Client, Stakeholders and Professional Teams

Skills and Experience

• S uccessful and profitable delivery of projects in new build and/or refurbishment contracts
• Experience of a similar leadership role as Site Manager
• Experience in most forms of construction including Design and Build
• Experience in relationship management with customers/consultants and supplier which has led to new opportunities and work wins
• Commercial awareness, understanding and ability to make profit whilst retaining relationships and Company values
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and people management skills are essential
• Strong technical knowledge, including building services
• Extensive knowledge and awareness of health, safety, and environmental procedures, practices and legislation
• Good customer relationship skills
• Ability to multi – task
• Ability to understand the wider picture whilst devoting attention to detail
• Attitude: characterised by enthusiasm, commitment to personal and project success
• Proactive, diligent, able and willing to think ahead
• Values: the person must understand the vision and values of ISG and respond positively
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively
• Approach; structured, focused, thorough, high level of attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to be firm and demanding in order to maintain high standards , but also able to encourage and motivate.

Qualifications

• Site Management Safety Training Scheme or equivalent
• First Aid Certificate
• CSCS Card (Site Manager’s or similar)
• ACIOB preferred

What’s in it for you?

• Ongoing career development and accredited learning
• Annual recognition and values awards
• Global employee assistance program
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways
• As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)
• Volunteer day
• Discounts such as cinema to ensure you’re still loving ISG even when you leave the office
• Most Friday’s are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week
• Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable
• Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women’s Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone’s invited

If you’d like to speak to the Talent Acquisition team, please contact below for more details.