Our client is a well estabilished (1970's) traditional family building and joinery company, specialising in the refurbishment, new build and extension of period country homes.

Due to a securing further works in the South Surrey and West Sussex area, they are looking to recruit a Site Manager to initially take responsibility for a £3m extension to a private residence in Wentworth.

The successful applicant will need to have previous appropriate experience working on prestige new build and refurbishment projects.

You will need to demonstrate your ability to be reliable, committed and be able to work as part of the senior construction team.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Day to day supervision and co-ordination of on-site staff, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Build and maintain good relations with staff, clients and subcontractors.
• Work to Build Programmes ensuring production targets are achieved, whilst maintaining safety and quality whilst effectively finding solutions to any issues that may cause delays.
• Co-ordinate and lead site meetings with relevant team members, departments and clients.
• Maintain strict quality control procedures and conduct regular site safety checks.
• Ensure all materials and machinery, including those of subcontractors are compliant with technical and quality specifications.
• Ensure project runs within budget.
• Comply with health & safety and ensure all relevant documentation is signed off as required.
• Risk Management (identifying, eliminating, minimising).
• Information management / meticulous record keeping of all relevant paperwork.
• Understanding of contractual requirements.

Experience/Requirements: 

• Minimum of 10 years experience in the construction sector.
• Construction related HNC or equivalent experience.
• Strong construction background with a proven track record of delivering high quality projects.
• Capable of running projects valued between £1m to £5m.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team leader.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to think ahead.
• CSCS, SMSTS & First Aid at Work.
• Good IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Driving licence with own car.