Site Manager

Job Title: Site Manager

Duration: 3 months, extensions likely

Location: Norwich (Monday to Friday, 8pm-6am, onsite)

Salary: circa £383.34 per shift via Umbrella

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Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Site Manager to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of construction and improvement works within the live environment of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Site Manager, the successful candidate will be entrusted with a variety of essential duties, including:

• Daily Site Management: Oversee out-of-hours site activities, contractor supervision, and access arrangements while ensuring compliance with hospital operational standards.


• Induction and Compliance: Ensure all personnel are properly inducted, adhere to site rules, and meet security and welfare requirements.


• Permit Coordination: Manage permits to work, isolations, and access requirements in collaboration with the Project Manager and authorised personnel.


• Site Inspections: Conduct regular inspections, escalating any unsafe acts, defects, or operational risks as necessary.


• Fire Safety Monitoring: Monitor fire precautions, escape routes, and hot-work controls to maintain a safe working environment.


• Infection Control: Coordinate infection prevention measures, noise management, and hoarding to protect occupied areas.


• Progress Tracking: Monitor progress against the project schedule, reporting any constraints or delays promptly.


• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate site records including daily reports, inspections, and snagging actions.


• Quality Assurance: Ensure workmanship and materials meet approved standards and specifications.


• Communication: Effectively communicate planned disruptions and site progress to hospital departments, contractors, and the Project Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Practical knowledge of construction site management, health and safety regulations, contractor control, and quality assurance.


• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical information related to building fabric and services.


• Strong coordination, record-keeping, and stakeholder communication skills.


• Experience in supervising refurbishment, maintenance, and mechanical and electrical works.


• Familiarity with healthcare estates and relevant HTM and HBN requirements is highly desirable.


• Proficient in using digital systems for reporting and site records.

Qualifications Required:

• SMSTS or equivalent certification


• Appropriate CSCS card


• First Aid at Work certification


• Fire Marshal training


• Asbestos awareness


• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent construction/building services qualification (desirable)

This role offers the chance to contribute to a vital public service while ensuring high standards of safety and quality in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply promptly for this unique opportunity with our client!

How to Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Candidates should ideally demonstrate evidence of the above responsibilities in their CV to be considered.

Please note that if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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