Site Manager

Role: Site Manager Location: Poole Rate: £300 per day CIS Duration: Immediate start until October Clearance: BPSS required Contract: Freelance 300 North are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to act as the client representative on a live refurbishment and compliance project in Poole Working on behalf of a leading Facilities Management provider delivering construction works for the Ministry of Justice you will provide a strong on-site presence and act as the client's "eyes and ears" throughout the project. The court will be closed during the works, providing a focused delivery environment. This is a time-critical project requiring strong contractor management, health and safety oversight, accurate reporting and proactive issue resolution. The Project The works include: Fire compartmentation and fire-stopping Asbestos removal and associated compliance works Lighting and electrical infrastructure upgrades Mechanical and electrical modifications General refurbishment and construction works Key Responsibilities Represent the client on site and oversee daily construction activities Monitor the performance of the Principal Contractor and subcontractors Ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards Produce detailed daily reports covering progress, labour, safety, quality, risks and site issues Review and track RFIs, technical queries and outstanding actions Monitor compliance with RAMS, permits, inspections and statutory requirements Attend progress meetings, coordination meetings and contractor briefings Identify and escalate programme, quality, commercial or safety risks Liaise with the Senior Project Manager, Principal Designer, contractors, consultants and client stakeholders Track progress against the construction programme and highlight potential delays Maintain high standards of housekeeping, conduct and health and safety across the site Essential Experience Previous experience as a Site Manager within construction, refurbishment, Facilities Management or public-sector environments Strong knowledge of construction health and safety requirements Experience overseeing Principal Contractors and specialist subcontractors Experience working within secure or sensitive environments such as courts, government buildings, healthcare, education or defence Experience overseeing fire-stopping, compartmentation or asbestos-related works Strong reporting, communication and stakeholder-management skills Ability to identify and resolve technical and operational site issues A Mechanical or Electrical background would be particularly advantageous. Essential Qualifications Black CSCS Card SMSTS First Aid at Work Asbestos Awareness BPSS clearance or higher Desirable Temporary Works Awareness Fire-stopping or passive fire-protection knowledge Recruitment Process The recruitment process will include an initial Microsoft Teams interview, with an immediate decision available for suitable candidates following successful compliance checks. To apply, please submit your CV or contact Joe @ 300 North for further information