Site Manager

Job description

At Saint-Gobain we pride ourselves on being innovative, customer focused, agile, open and engaging and entrepreneurial. We are also proud to have been named a ’Top Employer’ for 5 consecutive years. If an experienced sales professional and you want to know what it’s like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join us as a Site Manager.You’ll be working for Saint-Gobain Roofspace Solutions and the role is home based covering nationwide appointments.

Is this role right for me?

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working. For this role in particular we are looking for someone with the following qualifications, experience and skills;

• Experience in a similar Site Management role within a trade background.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience within the construction industry.
• Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular Excel.
• Full clean UK driving license.
• A-C in English and Maths at GCSE level (or similar)
• Previous experience working for a house builder of any size
• Positive attitude, willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
• Promote a responsible and professional image at all times
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities
• Able to prioritise and delegate tasks
• Capable of identifying, manage & develop resources for maximum performance
• Able to deal professionally with all matters of discipline and grievance procedures
• Having the capability to meet the changing demands of any job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

What will I be doing in the role?

As a Site Manager you will be the eyes and ears of the business. You will be point of contact for principal contractors, monitoring progress and supervising the Roofspace Projects in line with the Build Programme. Being well-versed in the installation methodologies and procedures you will be able to coordinate a team of professionals to achieve the best results in a timely and efficient manner.

The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget. Some key responsibilities include:

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date operational records are completed to enable the Construction Manager to schedule projects accordingly and to keep a history of the project.
• Measure project installation performance/ progress using appropriate tools, prepare detailed reports and escalate issues that cannot be managed by you, to your line manager/other departments as required
• Supervise the installation team and give guidance where needed. Ensure that all contractors working on behalf of the company have access to all Company Policy & Procedure Documentation
• Where required collaborate with other departments to ensure project specification is correct and Provide expert advice to colleagues on any issues that may arise
• Ensure you have all the ancillaries required to complete an installation and pursue deliveries where required by liaising with the office
• Liaise with clients to identify and define project build programmes and any future sites
• Ensure full compliance with Company health, safety, security and environmental standards
• Working hard to reach resolutions and agreements with customers and suppliers
• Contributing to the business development of the company and safeguarding the company interests
• Monitoring the performance of contractors working on behalf of the company
• Accurate reporting return on time as requested

Are Roofspace and Saint-Gobain an Inclusive employer?

We’re working hard to be, and we’re keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you!

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing, and at Saint-Gobain we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexible requirement or need that you may have for this role. We can’t guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting, but we promise to listen.