Job Category: Construction Job Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Client: Our client was founded over 20 years ago and currently has a turnover of £20 million. They specialise in public sector and local authority refurbishment projects. The client has a strong social responsibility and is environmentally conscious. The business is currently split into different sections that either work as a principal contractor or subcontractor specialising in external envelopes and roofing. Site Manager - Permanent - Roofing Division - Oxford and London. Our client is seeking to recruit a Site Manager to oversee the operational aspects of their projects making sure that they are delivered on time and within budget. Initially the candidate will operate on a £800,000 flat / felt roofing project with a view to move on to other sites within London and the M25. Projects typically range from between £10,000 - £3,000,000 in value. Ideally for this role we are looking for candidates with experience within the roofing sector and experience working for main or subcontractors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Accountable for all daily operational activity and the management of operatives and sub-contractors ensuring adherence to all Company policies, procedures, and practices. * Manage activities on site, ensuring that the highest standards of Health and Safety are always maintained. * Organising and co-ordinating site resources to optimise the effectiveness on site. * Undertake the induction of all employees and sub-contractors on site and follow up with toolbox talks. * Induct all employees in the company"s way of working ensuring that the contract delivery processes are complied with and adopted into your daily disciplines. * Ensure all project related filing / administration is in accordance with United Way IMS and Project Filing Guide. * Responsible for identifying, reviewing, and implementing the client"s critical success factors for the project and taking corrective action as necessary. * Responsible for ensuring that the quality and programme standards are delivered (avoiding any defects later), undertaking regular reviews to monitor progress against programme addressing any shortcomings and issues as they arise. * Review and coordinate contract drawings and specifications for all work sections. * Ensure that records pertaining to requests for information, verbal instructions, delay and disruption are rigorously maintained in conjunction with the commercial team to ensure the company"s liabilities are protected. * Identify and requisition site equipment / plant and materials to ensure completion of works. * Regular communication with Line Manager on site progress, advising of issues which may impact / change the contract programme. Accurately record progress weekly on all activities. * Produce short term programmes for all trades to achieve main programme dates. * Chair/attend weekly sub-contractor progress/planning meeting and record minutes. * Maintain to the highest quality daily records of site activities. * Supervise the implementation of work safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and other works procedures ensuring they comply with the relevant documentation. Monitor and report on their effectiveness. * Work collaboratively with external and internal departments to ensure smooth running of the site and tasks are undertaken in line with the programme requirements taking appropriate action to address any issues or concerns in a timely manner. * Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are always wearing appropriate PPE during site activities. * Ensure all operatives and sub-contractors are suitably trained to use any relevant plant and equipment. * Ability to understand and gain full working knowledge of the relevant contract terms and conditions and the associated obligations. * Work closely with the commercial team to be aware of the financial position of the contract. Agree scopes of each subcontract package. * Day work sheets should be reviewed with site QS before signing. * Demonstrate a strong Customer focus and an ability to deliver initiatives within the local community and to support the Company"s corporate social responsibility. * Ensure any quality control notices are issued to sub-contractors promptly. Skills Required: * Leadership and Management Skills * Good Communication Skills - Your role will involve liaising and managing the team, subcontractors onsite, in meetings, by phone and email regarding timings, work required, materials etc. You will also need to communicate with Senior management to provide updates, request resources etc. * Organisation skills - ensuring daily site diaries are completed, managing site paperwork such permits to work, ensuring compliance with RAMs