Green Cat Contracting is a Civil Engineering Contractor, based in Glasgow, specialising in Balance of Plant contracts to serve the Renewable Energy and Contracting markets.
We are recruiting for a Site Manager to join our team.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a young and growing civil engineering contractor based out of our Glasgow Head Office. The role of Site Manager will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on projects of varying size and complexities including wind farms, hydroelectric projects and other renewable energy projects throughout the UK.
At present we have a good order book of projects in Scotland although we do work throughout the UK. Depending on workload and project requirements you could be moving between different sites around the UK on a daily basis or based on a large project full time for the duration of the work. The successful candidate will also be expected to work from our Glasgow office as required to help prepare for projects before work on site begins.
Key Responsibilities
· Managing and optimising the construction programme.
· Managing and minimising construction costs.
· Fostering and maintaining good working relationships with the Client and Clients’ Representatives.
· Leading, motivating and monitoring the site team and developing the strategy as required.
· Leading Safety Management on site for all activities, Suppliers and Subcontractors.
· Liaise with consultants and sub-contracts engaged in the project as required.
· Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of your responsibility.
· Check drawings and specifications.
· Schedule selected materials for ordering from the procurement department.
· Ensure quality records are maintained as necessary to meet quality requirements.
· Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
· Liaise with other function/departmental managers.
· Prepare and evaluate Risk Assessments and Method Statements for works.
The Ideal Candidate
· Formal Qualification in Civil Engineering/Engineering/Quantity Surveying.
· Qualified to HND, BEng, MEng or equivalent level.
· SMSTS certification (or willingness to obtain)
· CSCS card
· First Aid at Work
· Site Experience 5 years minimum.
· Management Experience 2 years minimum.
· Willingness to undertake travel across the UK where appropriate.
· Must be eligible to work in the UK.
· Valid UK driving licence.
Why Work for Green Cat Contracting?
Green Cat Contracting is a growing civil engineering contractor based in Glasgow, specialising in balance of plant infrastructure for renewable energy projects across the UK. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality projects safely, efficiently and collaboratively.
Our main office is in Glasgow and easily accessible and we also offer the opportunity to work on sites that can be anywhere in the British Isles.
The team you will join is full of varying knowledge and experience who all want to pull in the same direction and help GCC grow into a large contracting organisation who continue to deliver quality projects for our clients.
Due to the company growing, it is a relatively unique opportunity on offer that will allow the candidate to be exposed to many different parts of the construction process and not just the specific role being advertised, allowing for continuing professional development.
At Green Cat Contracting, we are committed to investing in our people. We actively support professional development through training, professional memberships, industry qualifications and opportunities to gain experience across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary in line with experience.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Accommodation and subsistence arrangements
- 25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays.
- Private Health Care Plan.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Professional development opportunities and support.
- Professional fees paid for by the company.
- Company social events and team building days.
Salary & Package.
Negotiable.
How to Apply
Please send all CV’s to [email protected] with the subject marked as “site manager application”
Pay: £124.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have the legal right to work in the UK?
- Will you require visa sponsorship?
Work Location: In person
