SITE MANAGER / FOREMAN

Job Description

SITE MANAGER / FOREMAN

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Housing, Groundworks & Small Car Park Projects

Location: UK

Salary: Competitive daily rate

Contract: Contract

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Site Manager/Foreman to join our team and support the delivery of housing developments, groundworks and small car park projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Manage the day-to-day running of housing and small car park construction projects.

Coordinate groundworkers, subcontractors, plant operators and other site trades.

Organise labour, materials, plant and deliveries to maintain progress.

Supervise groundworks, drainage, kerbing/curbs, paving, concrete and external works.

Oversee installation of kerbs/curbs, external paving, paving slabs, concrete slabs and hardstanding areas.

Coordinate construction activities from groundworks through to completion.

Read and understand construction drawings, specifications, levels and setting-out information.

Monitor workmanship and ensure works meet required quality standards.

Carry out regular site inspections and resolve issues promptly.

Manage site health & safety, including RAMS, inductions, toolbox talks and site inspections.

Maintain site records, daily diaries, photographs and progress reports.

Liaise with Project Managers, clients, engineers and subcontractors.

Monitor programme and productivity, identifying potential delays and taking corrective action.

Ensure sites are kept clean, organised and safe.

Assist with snagging, completion and final handover.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The successful candidate should have solid construction site experience, ideally with a background in:

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• Housing / residential developments

Groundworks and civil engineering

Small car parks and external works

Kerbing / curbs and edging

External paving and paving slabs

Concrete slabs and hardstanding

Drainage and utilities

Roads, access routes and footpaths

Foundations and associated groundworks

Setting out and working to levels

Working with subcontractors and plant operators

Managing small teams and multiple trades

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

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• Proven experience managing construction sites or leading site teams.

Good understanding of health & safety and RAMS.

Ability to read construction drawings and understand levels and setting-out information.

Experience supervising groundworks, kerbing, paving and slab works.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Ability to coordinate subcontractors and keep works progressing to programme.

Practical, hands-on approach to construction.

CSCS card appropriate to the role.

SSSTS or SMSTS would be advantageous.

First Aid qualification would be beneficial.

Full UK driving licence preferred. xwzovoh

Experience working as a Site Manager, Foreman or General Foreman would be advantageous.

Right to work in the UK

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