Senior Site Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join our Construction South team working on an exciting new £35m project based in Bicester. Reporting to the Construction/Project Manager, as the successful candidate you will be the number 2 on this site. You will have a proven track record in delivering various types of projects (not purely residential) over £20m+ in value and managing both internal staff and external supply chain to deliver all packages of work as part of the wider team. As a Senior Site Manager at Willmott Dixon your key responsibilities will include: Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management. Implement project strategies in order to achieve the company's sustainability objectives. Establish standards of quality on site and ensure delivery of a quality build in accordance with the project specifications and project requirements. Understand the customer priorities and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintaining good working relations. Ensure Considerate Constructor's Scheme principles are adopted, that the site image is maintained and that community relationships are also managed. Manage project programmes and control operations to achieve delivery of the project on time. Organise the supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades. Manage the project handover and ensure defect / snag free completion.Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential skills required: Proven track record in the successful delivery of the full project lifecycle from cradle to grave on various types of mid-large scale construction projects. Experience in the use of Asta Power project - if not, must have used similar planning software programs. Good understanding of design process and ability to input, track and deliver any change Planning sequencing, chairing and running Coordination meetings, well versed in quality and a strong safety ethos/focus Good understanding of the MEP lifecycle and inputs on a project Maintain high safety standards on-site while ensuring quality control and adherence to building code Hold some Commercial awareness/experience, especially around budgeting, understanding scopes of works and control of variations, along with understanding of the basic control involved around Traditional contracts Other software exposures across Viewpoint and use of Microsoft Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent. Appropriate CSCS card. SMSTS certificate. First Aid at Work certificate. Valid driving licence.Desirable skills required: Can do attitude and growth mindset Relevant degree or equivalent qualificationBenefits What we offer We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile and flexible working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "big" Companies (2022) to work for and the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development