Role Overview
As a Site Manager, you will play a vital role in managing construction activities for our ICP and EV Projects. You will collaborate closely with design engineers, sub-contractors, and project management teams to oversee on-site activities and translate field data into the wider project team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead on-site operations proactively, ensuring resource and subcontractor coordination during construction.
- Set an example on site by reviewing and adhering to all safe systems of work before starting tasks.
- Drive safety and quality performance, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Understand construction practices, CDM regulations, and health and safety management of active works.
- Conduct regular SHEQ audits and inspections.
- Travel frequently to oversee multiple sites; stay-away may be required based on workload and locations.
Management of Sub-Contractors and Supply Chain
- Manage daily operations of subcontractors and supply chain at site, resolving issues to maintain delivery performance.
- Monitor performance, safety, and quality of site operatives and subcontractors, reporting to ICP Project Managers as needed.
Construction and Installation
- Proactively review scheduled activities and manage performance against the programme.
- Resolve site risks and issues proactively.
- Oversee permitting processes as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe site environment, including securing equipment and materials daily.
Health Safety and Quality
- Promote a positive health and safety culture, leading by example as an H&S exemplar.
- Ensure review and compliance of safe systems of work, RAMS, inspections, COSHH, and competencies before work starts.
- Report incidents, near misses, and accidents proactively.
- Manage Inspection and Test Plans, ensuring evidence of compliance is captured.
- Build strong relationships with subcontractors to support quality and standards.
- Ensure work meets design and specifications.
- Verify all site personnel and visitors have the necessary training and certifications.
- Induct all onsite personnel on safety responsibilities and hazards.
- Oversee site offices, welfare facilities, and access routes for safety and maintenance.
- Deliver regular SHEQ briefings and conduct weekly site inspections.
Skills and Experience
- Extensive site management experience with a successful track record in managing various construction projects.
- ICP experience and understanding of related processes.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, installation techniques, and relevant regulations.
- Certifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH, SMSTS; NRSWA is advantageous.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Strong leadership skills to resolve challenges and manage subcontractors effectively.
What We Value
We value safety, integrity, continuous improvement, positive impact, growth, and unity-our core company values.
Our Aim & Vision at OCU
To be the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor, committed to innovation and sustainability. We aim to set new standards in our industry through our expertise and passion for tackling complex challenges.
Company Information
OCU specializes in infrastructure engineering across utilities, digital, and energy sectors, delivering complex projects safely and efficiently. We partner with leading clients nationwide and seek top talent to join our expanding team.