Site Manager

Crittall Windows Ltd is the world leader in the manufacture of hand crafted, beautiful steel windows and doors that grace some of the finest buildings across the globe.

As part of our growth plan, and to meet demand for our iconic products, we are seeking to appoint a full time Site Operations Manager, based at our head office in Witham.

We offer 25 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), flexible working, sick pay, pension, profit related bonus scheme, employee benefits package (discounts on everyday goods & services) & life assurance cover.

This is a great opportunity to join a world-renowned company with a rich heritage spanning over 175 years. The company actively supports progression and will provide learning opportunities and full training to the successful candidate

Job Description

• Job title: Site Manager
• Department: Operations
• Reporting to: Site Operations Manager
• Place of Work: Head Office, Witham, Essex, but travel to site and overnight stays will be required
• Purpose: The Site Manager is responsible for overall site management. This role oversees health and safety, quality assurance, progress reporting and handover. The Site Manager works closely with internal stakeholders—including production, finance and transport to support projects ensuring programme and contractual needs are met.
• Internal Contacts: Expected to be capable of participating in discussions and meetings with Peers, Senior Managers and Directors
• External Contacts: Architects, Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, External Advisors

Roles, Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient use of departmental resources to meet contractual obligations, budget requirements and strategic objectives
• Responsible for the management of Health & Safety on project sites and ensuring the company always meets its statutory obligations
• Organise & monitor site labour levels
• Monitoring & reporting progress of works and ensuring agreed programmes are achieved
• Prepare RAMS and submit to contractors
• Provide regular toolbox talks
• Undertake QA checks as works proceed to ensure standards are achieved
• Inspect finished works and present to contractors for handover
• Participate in pre-contract and site progress meetings
• Attend internal project handover meetings
• Other duties as directed from time to time

Key Competencies

• Minimum 5 years’ experience of managing subcontract installations for tier one subcontractors, ideally in the fenestration industry
• Excellent working knowledge of construction industry
• CSCS Card Holder
• Able to interpret construction, architect and working drawings
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualified preferred (training can be provided)
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Able to build relationships with co-workers, customers and suppliers
• Competent user of Microsoft Office
• Commercially aware
• Able to prioritise workload and work independently
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Full driving licence

Please submit CVs to hr@crittallwindows.co.uk 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the role. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of the person in the role. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Crittall Windows.