Permanent Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece have an opportunity for a Permanent Site Manager in Edinburgh-working for a well-established, main contractor in the UK. Our client specialises in key construction projects including new build and refurbishments of hotel and leisure, commercial, industrial, health and education.

As a Site Manager you will support the Project Manager overseeing site coverage including all activities of the site team, labour and sub-contractors to achieve successful completion in line with the set time frame and Company and Customer expectations, you will be required to provide a full handover each more to day site manager.

As Site Manager Your main focus will be to develop and maintain good working relationships with customers and other third parties in the best interests of the business during your night shifts.
Reporting to the Contracts Director, and supporting the Project Manager you be responsible for the coordination of all project disciplines in conjunction with the Site Manager, managing the design and ultimately delivering a high-quality job on programme.

We are looking for a standalone Site Manager who has worked as a Site Manager with an RC Frame background on projects in the region of £20 million

Main Responsibilities:
* Provide a strategic link between the design department, commercial team and site;
* Produce accurate, consistent and professional records, reports and general information;
* Act as the main interface with the client and government officials;
* Ensure all processes are being adhered to on a project by project basis;
* Survey sites to mitigate problems and check viability of design;
* Ensure the product meets customer expectation in relation to build and finish;
* Manage and coordinate sub-contract and direct labour workforce;
* Provide labour costing for various projects to determine feasibility and profitability;
* Customer relationship management to ensure customer satisfaction;
* Supervise and coach staff as and when development is required;
* Produce reports on job progress and remedials.
* Any other duties as required by management.

Education / Experience:
* A Degree / HND in a construction related discipline would be desirable however not essential;
* Previous Site Manager experience of running £20M+ projects working for a main contractor;
* Commercially aware with extensive knowledge of all disciplines involved in the construction process including design coordination, quantity surveying and procurement;
* A planned and proven career path in a Construction Management;
* Proven ability of working on several projects simultaneously;
* In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety and other regulatory matters;
* Excellent analytical and decision making skills;
* Excellent written and oral presentation skills;
* IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages;
* Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK & Ireland.
* Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK
* SMSTS

Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Salary £45k - £50k per annum (dependent on experience)
* Permanent
* Starting ASAP
* Location - Edinburgh
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed