Gregg Swan

Gregg Swan

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Site Manager - Facades

Ref #: 80481
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Negotiable
Type: Permanent

Our client is a well-established, people centric and reputable company specialising in the design, fabrication and installation of both aluminium glazing systems and mild steel staircases and balustrading.

Their business model is based on concurrently delivering a typically low number of high value contracts, usually being employed by one of the major main contractors. They put great store in developing and maintaining strong working relationships with those Main Contractors, Architects and Consultants, who they regularly engage with and view the level of repeat business we receive as validation of their approach and performance.

They are about to embark on a high-profile prestigious project based in Glasgow and are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager.

 

The Position

Plan, deploy, monitor & report necessary resources (labour, materials & plant) for programme activities, including

Coordinate activities with Principal Contractor & interfacing trades at DABS meetings

Attend progress, safety, quality & any other meetings called by Principal Contractor & represent Dane in a professional & courteous manner

Book site deliveries & crane hook time using Principal Contractors online logistics portal, in conjunction with Dane Purchasing/Stores teams & suppliers/sub-contractors

Maintain accurate & timely site records on Dane’s Project Information Management software

Prepare detailed task-specific Risk Assessments & Method Statements for all site operations

Host safe-start & tool-box talks in conjunction with Section Supervisors prior to brief operatives before commencing works

Implement Dane QA procedures/Project Quality Plan/ITP & ensure (with appointed Quality Manager) QA checklists are completed at relevant hold-points & accepted by Principal Contractor & uploaded onto portal

Undertake Right To Work/visa verification & skill/competence checks for all site personnel (via mobile app system) & arrange inductions with Principal Contractor

Raise Non-Conformance Reports where applicable & assist in relevant corrective actions & cost recovery

 

The Person

Proven experience as a Site Manager within the cladding, façade, or external envelope sector.

Demonstrable experience delivering projects for Tier 1 contractors

Strong knowledge of:

Rainscreen cladding systems

Aluminium façade systems

Curtain walling

Fire remediation works

SFS framing systems

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Strong understanding of construction sequencing and programme management.

 

Excellent benefits package on offer.

 

Our client believes in recruiting the very best people, developing their skills, and rewarding them well.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

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