BlueLight Management
Senior Site Manager
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Senior Site Manager (Construction Management)
Location: London and surrounding areas, with travel to healthcare sites across the UK as required
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About BlueLight Management
BlueLight Management specialises in the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects within complex operational environments, particularly across the healthcare sector.
Operating under a Construction Management delivery model, BlueLight Management acts as Construction Manager and Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. We do not directly undertake construction works. Instead, we manage, coordinate and supervise specialist trade contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager (Construction Management) to lead the day-to-day delivery of construction projects within live healthcare environments.
This is a senior site-based role focused on contractor management, health and safety compliance, programme delivery and quality assurance. The successful candidate will act as BlueLight Management's primary representative on site, ensuring that multiple trade contractors work safely, collaboratively and in accordance with project requirements.
Working closely with the Project Management team, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and with minimal disruption to operational healthcare facilities.
This role is primarily based across London and the South East, although travel to projects throughout the UK will be required from time to time.
Key Responsibilities
Site Leadership and Contractor Management
- Manage and coordinate all site-based activities undertaken by trade contractors.
- Act as BlueLight Management's senior representative on site.
- Supervise and coordinate multiple trade contractors working concurrently within live healthcare environments.
- Ensure contractors work in accordance with approved programmes, specifications and construction methodologies.
- Monitor contractor performance, productivity and resource levels.
- Manage contractor interfaces and resolve sequencing, access and logistical challenges.
- Coordinate site logistics, welfare facilities, deliveries and access arrangements.
- Chair site coordination meetings and daily briefings.
- Maintain accurate site records, diaries and progress reports.
- Escalate programme, quality and safety concerns where appropriate.
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Health, Safety and Compliance
- Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across all projects.
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor responsibilities.
- Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and contractor safety briefings.
- Review contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Administer and monitor permit-to-work systems.
- Undertake regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
- Identify unsafe behaviours and implement corrective actions.
- Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances.
- Ensure all contractors comply with site rules, statutory requirements and project-specific controls.
- Manage works in accordance with infection prevention and control requirements where applicable.
Quality Assurance
- Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Carry out quality inspections and snagging reviews.
- Coordinate inspections with consultants, clients and stakeholders.
- Ensure defects are rectified in a timely manner.
- Support project handover and completion activities.
Programme and Project Delivery
- Monitor progress against programme milestones.
- Work closely with the Project Management team to identify and mitigate delivery risks.
- Support planning and sequencing of works.
- Ensure contractor activities are coordinated to maintain programme objectives.
- Provide regular progress updates and reporting.
Client and Stakeholder Management
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with NHS Trust representatives, consultants and stakeholders.
- Attend progress meetings and site reviews.
- Ensure disruption to hospital operations, patients and staff is minimised.
- Maintain professional standards of communication at all times.
Essential Qualifications
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- CSCS Black Card (Manager Level)
- First Aid at Work Certificate
- Asbestos Awareness Certification
- NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management, HNC/HND in Construction Management, Building Studies or equivalent construction-related qualification
- Full UK Driving Licence
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Desirable Qualifications
- Temporary Works Supervisor
- Fire Marshal Training
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- Membership of CIOB, APM or similar professional body
Essential Experience
- Minimum 10 years' experience in construction site management.
- Significant experience managing subcontractors and trade contractors on complex construction projects.
- Experience delivering projects within live healthcare, NHS or similarly critical operational environments.
- Strong understanding of Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations.
- Experience coordinating multiple contractors and workfaces simultaneously.
- Experience delivering refurbishment, fit-out and infrastructure projects within occupied buildings.
- Experience implementing permit-to-work systems and managing high-risk activities.
- Experience managing works in environments where asbestos-containing materials may be present.
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Safety-focused with a proactive approach to risk management.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Professional, collaborative and solutions-focused.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Company vehicle or car allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile healthcare projects across London and the UK.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment with an experienced project delivery team.
Equal Opportunities
BlueLight Management is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
This is a Construction Management role, not a traditional main contractor site management position. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, coordination and supervision of specialist trade contractors rather than directly managing BlueLight Management construction operatives.
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