Site Manager
Key Skills for This Role
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Qualifications
- Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience in construction management • Previous experience airside or major infrastructure projects • Strong understanding of airside operations, airport regulations, and construction site safety • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills • Proficient in site reporting, programme management, and HSEQ compliance • Experience managing subcontractors and large site teams in high-security environments • Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certified • First Aid, Manual Handling, and Fire Warden certifications. Desirable • Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Asta, Primavera, Procore). • Experience with live airport terminal or apron works • Knowledge of Lean Construction principles and environmental compliance • Valid airside pass and driving permit Due to the project location all successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check, gain airside passes & driving permit alongside additional pre-employment checks.
- Required
- Proven experience in construction management
- Previous experience airside or major infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of airside operations, airport regulations, and construction site safety
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proficient in site reporting, programme management, and HSEQ compliance
- Experience managing subcontractors and large site teams in high-security environments
- Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certified
- First Aid, Manual Handling, and Fire Warden certifications.
- Desirable
- Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Asta, Primavera, Procore).
- Experience with live airport terminal or apron works
- Knowledge of Lean Construction principles and environmental compliance
- Valid airside pass and driving permit
- Due to the project location all successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check, gain airside passes & driving permit alongside additional pre-employment checks.
- Skills & Experience Required
Responsibilities
- Project Delivery • Manage all on-site construction works from mobilisation through to completion. • Ensure that project milestones and deadlines are achieved according to programme. • Oversee quality control and compliance with design specifications. Airside Compliance & Safety • Ensure site operations strictly comply with airport authority rules, safety protocols, and security procedures. • Manage airside vehicle permits, escorts, and staff security clearances. • Conduct regular safety inspections and audits. Team Leadership • Lead site teams, subcontractors, and labour, ensuring efficient coordination and supervision. • Hold daily briefings, toolbox talks, and progress meetings. • Mentor and support junior staff and supervisors. Stakeholder & Client Liaison • Liaise with client representatives, airport operations, consultants, and suppliers. • Attend coordination meetings and resolve site-based issues. • Prepare and present progress reports and updates to senior management. Logistics & Resource Management • Oversee site logistics plans including material deliveries, equipment access, and storage. • Ensure efficient use of labour, plant, and materials. • Support the procurement and scheduling of critical resources.
- Project Delivery
- Manage all on-site construction works from mobilisation through to completion.
- Ensure that project milestones and deadlines are achieved according to programme.
- Oversee quality control and compliance with design specifications.
- Airside Compliance & Safety
- Ensure site operations strictly comply with airport authority rules, safety protocols, and security procedures.
- Manage airside vehicle permits, escorts, and staff security clearances.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits.
- Team Leadership
- Lead site teams, subcontractors, and labour, ensuring efficient coordination and supervision.
- Hold daily briefings, toolbox talks, and progress meetings.
- Mentor and support junior staff and supervisors.
- Stakeholder & Client Liaison
- Liaise with client representatives, airport operations, consultants, and suppliers.
- Attend coordination meetings and resolve site-based issues.
- Prepare and present progress reports and updates to senior management.
- Logistics & Resource Management
- Oversee site logistics plans including material deliveries, equipment access, and storage.
- Ensure efficient use of labour, plant, and materials.
- Support the procurement and scheduling of critical resources.
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