SITE MANAGER

Summary:

The role of Site Manager entails the daily co-ordination and management of the site, including coordination of all trades, ensuring works are complete to the programme deadline with high standards of workmanship, quality, and safety, a satisfied client and an acceptable profit margin for Dowds Group.

The Role:

• Effective daily management of the contract including daily / weekly allocation and supervision of key tasks in line with the Construction Programme.
• Oversee daily / weekly programming of the contract and organisation of appropriate plant, labour and materials to ensure cost effective utilisation of all resources.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the client, key suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Effective progress monitoring of the contract to ensure it is running with programme and to budget.
• Early notification of delays, variations, or problems to Project Manager.
• Assist in the development of valuations with client / suppliers on an agreed timescale to ensure effective cash flow management and accurate WIP.
• Ongoing liaison with key suppliers, Dowds Purchasing team and contractors to ensure timely supply, delivery and installation of key items and base materials.
• Represent Dowds Construction at Contract progress meetings.
• Preparation of contract progress information and cost review meetings for regular in-house meetings.
• Assist in the management of subcontract costs.
• Ensure a continued emphasis on Company management systems including promoting high standards of safety and quality with all employees and subcontractors on site.
• Review and regularly assess your team to ensure all site personnel, including subcontractors are working to a high standard and take remedial action if appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation and handover documentation to Clients.
• A collaborative approach to working with other Dowds teams including other Business Units, Commercial teams, and Support Services (Accounts, Purchasing, BIM, IT, HR, Comms and SHEQ)
• Challenge current systems to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and bring forward suggestions for improvement.
• Regularly assess the performance of your team, highlighting and dealing with any issues including under performance or additional training requirements.
• Line Management duties including implementing HR policies (i.e. Absence management / Disciplinary procedures), carry out performance reviews and identifying training needs.
• Encouraging communication/ employee engagement and maintaining positive working relationships.

Person Specification:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Site Management
• Relevant Construction Qualification
• Good Technical Knowledge
• Excellent Communication / Negotiation Skills
• A Proactive Approach
• Ability to work extended hour / weekends, as required
• Experience of Supervision/mentoring of other operatives/apprentices
• Security Clearance will be required to be sought

Desirable Criteria

• Valid Safe Pass / CSR Card
• IPAF 3A/3B
• PASMA Combined

We are committed to investing in talent and developing opportunities for our staff. As equal opportunities employers, we welcome applicants from all communities.

To apply please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to: hr@dowdsgroup.com

Closing Date: Friday, 16 August 2024