Site Manager

City, Leeds
Caval Limited

The Company

Our client is a prestigious and well-established house builder with over 25 years in the construction industry. They pride themselves on putting sustainability first while delivering high quality new build housing developments across England.

The Project

As a highly experienced Site Manager, you will have a key role in the successful completion of a new build 200-unit residential scheme in Leeds. You will oversee on-site activities, ensuring the project is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. In addition, you will act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing consistent progress updates and facilitating clear communication throughout the duration of the project.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid – Desirable not essential

It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

• Proven history of successfully delivering residential developments of 50-units upwards
• Extensive background in the industry with at least 5 years of experience of operating in a Site Manager position or similar for a leading contractor or subcontractor

Additional skills;

• Superb negotiation abilities
• Competent IT / software skills
• Extensive health and safety knowledge
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to organise and manage project schedules
• A solid understanding of relevant regulations and standards
• Proven ability to lead, support, and direct a team effectively
• In-depth understanding of construction methods, materials, and building processes
• Exceptional focus on detail to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications

The Role

• Job Title: Site Manager
• Job Type: Temp to Perm
• Project: New build 200-unit residential scheme
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Reporting to: Project Manager

Duties

• Inductions
• Toolbox talks
• Liaise with external stakeholders
• Conducting on-site safety inductions
• Coordinate with the principal contractor
• Lead and participate in regular site meetings
• Report and work closely with the Visiting Contracts Manager
• Comply with health and safety regulations throughout all work operations
• Monitor package costs, ensuring they remain within the approved budget
• Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that emerge during the project
• Identify possible threats to the works, implementing effective strategies to address them
• Coordinate and manage daily site activities, overseeing workers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Act as the primary point of contact between the project team, clients, and stakeholders, providing regular progress updates
• Ensuring precise documentation of all project elements, including contracts, permits, change orders, and correspondence
• Enhance and maintain positive client relationships by resolving concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with project developments
• Oversee the allocation and utilisation of resources, including materials, equipment, and labor, to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness

This is a long-term freelance position with a competitive rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte – Associate Director or Thomas Robertshaw – Resourcer at Caval on (phone number removed)