Our client is a leading Housing Developer! And they are looking for a Site Manager to join their team in Hertfordshire.

KEY TASKS:

* Prepare in conjunction with the Health and Safety Manager the Principal Contractor's Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan and present to the Building Manager. Review and update the Plan every two months or earlier if a significant change arises. Ensure a current traffic management plan is live and in use at all times. Approve all site safety documentation received from subcontractors. Prepare method statements and risk assessments for all work not covered by either the Company generic assessments or by subcontractors assessments. Ensure compliance with all the above. Induct as appropriate all operatives and visitors before allowing access to the site.

* Be fully conversant and comply with the procedures as set out for the Building Department. Regularly review all procedures to ensure they remain live and appropriate.

* Plan and organise the site in accordance with the constraints agreed to achieve optimum efficiency. Arrange temporary accommodation, welfare, services and facilities to provide a set up that complies with statutory requirements, company presentation requirements, build sequence and sales constraints. Produce and issue the main programme, along with 12 week detailed short-term programmes covering separately substructures, shells and finishing's. These are to be issued to subcontractors and are to be kept live. Where appropriate copy to the Surveyor and Materials Buyer.

* Assist the Building Manager and Surveyor with subcontractor procurement. Attend all pre-order meetings.

* Organise and prioritise the work of the site team. Control and co-ordinate the attendance and number of subcontractors on site. Resolve queries, problems and conflicts at site level and regularly update the Building Manager. Hold regular site meetings with subcontractors to monitor and appraise key company objectives.

* Ensure all workmanship and materials conforms to the quality standards set out in the higher of, the Company specification, Building Control, NHBC Standards, roads, drainage or other authority or manufacturers requirements. Ensure materials are ordered and delivered to suit the agreed programme, that they are stored and handled in such a way to prevent unnecessary waste and damage. Ensure a high level of housekeeping and cleanliness is maintained at all times.

* Ensure the efficient running of the site and completion of the administration functions. Prepare weekly reports and input stages into the system. Ensure variations are recorded, issued and actioned by appropriate subcontractors or suppliers. Advise the Surveyor regarding sales instructions. Control wastage, daywork payments and claims to achieve value for money. Review the monthly build cost report for the site with the Surveyor to understand expenditure.

* Attend weekly meetings with the sales consultants to communicate production and sales status. Ensure compliance with the stage 4 procedure. Attend customer demonstrations. Co-ordinate NHBC, Building Control, gas and electric certification. Attend handover to customer on day of occupation. Assist to ensure the rectification of all post-handover defects when required. Attend Customer Care handover meeting.

* Act as main point of liaison with contacts from Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Statutory Authorities, HSE, police, etc. over any matters relating to the site. Accompany visitors from HSE, police or other similar body where they visit site. Accompany the Company Health & Safety Advisors on their regular visits