Assistant/Graduate Site Manager

Ignite Energy is part of the Inspired PLC family. We are one of the UK's leading independent Third-Party Intermediaries (TPI) working with commercial, industrial, and public sector energy consumers. Our mission is to optimise the value of every pound spent on utilities by our clients through our innovation and dedication to client service, so our clients can focus on the growth of their business.

This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do and then be rewarded for it.

We are looking for a Assistant/Graduate Site Manager to join our successful Ignite Site Management team in a remote working role.

Job Title:Assistant/Graduate Site Manager

Reporting to: Head of Health and Safety

Department/Group: Inspired PLC/Ignite

Location: Remote working/Regional

Level/Salary Range: £competitive

Contract Terms: Full time

Entitlement: 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Overview of Ignite Energy

Ignite Energy implement energy efficiency and management projects for large businesses in hundreds of client sites in a typical year, using a combination of employed and sub-contracted workforce. Typically, several high value projects run in parallel with fast turnover and regular milestones. Customized delivery and unrivalled service and support tailored to each business is crucial to our business model.

Role

The company is recruiting full time, permanent Assistant/Graduate Site Managers to join our growing team, and ensure that Ignites responsibilities as Principal Contractor are being met on site. The role will involve travel to sites regionally and nationwide to support and monitor works carried out in the field, and which will require overnight working.

The Site Manager is responsible for coordination of sub-contractors and assessing and managing issues on site as they arise. The role reports to the Project Manager whilst deployed on projects and is line managed by the Head of Health & Safety, and you will also liaise with clients on site directly.

Effective communication is key, and training will be provided for Microsoft Dynamics, iAuditor and Microsoft Teams as appropriate, as well as on-site shadowing of extant project site management.

Responsibilities

The overall responsibility for site managers is the safe running of on-site installations and management of contractors in accordance with Ignites procedures, client specifications and industry standards safely, on time and to budget.

The key responsibilities for this role are:

Running a safe site

Sub-contractor co-ordination.

Client liaison.

Assessing and dealing with any day-to-day site issues as they arise.

Regular updates and communication with the Project Manager.

Full CDM2015 management including inductions, PPE, permits to work, tool box talks and any other relevant actions.

Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health & Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties.

Candidate Experience

Candidates for this role should have 2 years' experience as a Supervisor, ideally within an electrical or M&E contracting environment. Or a Graduate with an engineering, construction related discipline.

A bonus if you should have experience in retail fit-out.

Highly motivated and pro-active.

Strong attention to detail.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Essential (but training can be provided for the right candidates)

CITB CSCS Card

You should have a current CITB SMSTS qualification.

You should have held a current First Aid at Work certificate (3 day)

A full category B UK drivers' licence

Additional Information

Prospective candidates will also be expected to demonstrate a methodical and responsible approach to their duties, and the ability to engage productively with all levels of management.

Candidates will go through a thorough on-boarding process through which they will receive approval as an Ignite approved Assistant/Graduate Site Manager.

What we offer

Training and development opportunities

Company pension

Flexible work hours

Sharesave scheme

Life insurance

4pm finish on Friday

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply below and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!