Site Manager

At Synergy Construction Management we do things a little differently.

As Construction Managers, our focus is to seamlessly integrate into our clients development teams, employing our extensive experience of affordable residential construction in South Wales to comprehensively manage the works on their behalf. We provide a complete service from conception to completion, effectively working as an extension of their own management team.

Our clients success is our success. 

As a result of recent contract appointments in Cardiff and Swansea, we are currently seeking an experienced and committed Site Manager to join our expanding team.

Main Accountabilities: 

Leading, Managing and Best Practice

• Organise and manage the trade contractors on-site, ensuring work is completed to the highest standard, producing a quality product which is ‘customer / client ready’.
• Organise, plan and direct the day to day operations, materials and resources on site to achieve completion to / or betterment of, the construction programme.
• Use Lean Principles and a ‘right first time’ approach to minimise waste in terms of time, materials and re-work and to avoid non-recoverable cost.
• Carry out Collaborative Planning Meetings with trade contract supervisors on a weekly basis, assisting with resource to manage and plan works and progress against programme.
• Communicate and work closely with the clients Clerk of Works, and Building and Structural Insurance Inspectors to develop a team approach and ensuring the project meets good building practices and thus avoid future defects.
• Ensure project records are kept, to include daily diary, site photos and inclement weather reports; completed on a daily basis.   

Health and Safety

• Monitor and control the progress of the works to ensure the highest levels of health and safety are maintained at all times, minimising risk and fulfilling company H&S expectations and standards.
• Ensure the company Safety Policy is adhered to at all times and that inspections, RAMS and registers fully comply with the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan.
• In conjunction with the Site team and supply chain, ensure the site is a safe environment for our employees, visitors and the general public. 
• Monitor and manage the presentation of site elements such as site access, site boundaries, hoarding, fencing and site accommodation to ensure the company is presented in a positive manner to both, the public and our Supply Chain partners. 

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a No1 Site Manager (ideally in affordable housing / residential construction).
• Confident individual with excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate activities in a challenging construction environment. 
• Thorough knowledge of health & safety including CDM regulations awareness.
• Excellent organisation and self-management skills, self-motivated, flexible and with an enthusiastic approach to work. 
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure. 
• Ability to motivate and organise others toward a team goal with strong interpersonal skills and a natural leadership style. 
• IT literate – including working knowledge of MS Outlook, Project and Word.