Capital - Site Manager

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Department: Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions. United Utilities operates across a number of contracts across our business, predominantly wastewater network services as part of the AMP 7 period plan. The Team support reactive and planned maintenance across the CCTV & Jetting and Civils teams, further supported by our in house Traffic Management Division and Capital Projects covering the entire UU network. Purpose of the role: Reporting to the Project Manager, the Site Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of the project/s which will include the planning and execution of the works. The main purpose of this role is to drive performance and productivity along with health and safety compliance. Key Responsibilities: Lead and motivate a team to deliver all aspects of planning and operations. Deliver works safely and on time, whilst adhering to requirements. Management of the operatives reporting into them including subcontractor and other supply chain partners. Conduct detailed and thorough site visits. (if on more than one site) Maintain accurate records of site resources, materials and plant and providing daily resource sheets. Managing subcontract performance. Ensuring all operatives have appropriate vehicles, equipment, stores, and skills to perform allocated work. Ensuring all operatives have correct PPE whilst working Presenting when required to confirm what other requirements will be needed to complete works due to locations Liaise with customers, clients, sub-contractors, local authorities and other interested third parties regarding past, present, and future works. To provide sufficient and timely supervision, assessments and coaching to ensure gangs are performing to our sufficient company standards. Perform quality on site assessments checks (x8 Audits per month, minimum 4 onsite audits). Regularly undertake all necessary and appropriate Toolbox Talks, Briefings, and other communications. To perform weekly fleet and plant checks ensuring fleet, plant and equipment maintenance is carried out and calibrated within the correct timescales. Maintain own levels of skills and knowledge to do the job effectively. Comply with relevant company HSEQ and welfare policy provisions. Ensure all clients set KPI’s are met or exceeded. – on PM role too To ensure all regulatory data and job specifications are done checked and fed back to a high standard. Ensure all operative training records and ID Cards records are kept up to date – liaising with training department. Manage all day-to-day HR queries ensuring all updates are added to the HR system, and all HR processes and procedures are followed. Ensure all timesheets are submitted within the timescales set by payroll. And these are checked and correct at the time of submission. Where necessary telematics checks are carried out to verify timesheet submission. Ensure all required information is sent in from site teams to produce sales Ensuring all operatives driving company vehicles adhere to company policy, where necessary interventions to be carried out to coach or take disciplinary action against offenders that is relevant to the offence committed. To manage and assess the competencies of all operatives on site through the competency assessment programme. Key Requirements: Skills & Experience Management Skills - the ability to supervise and lead crews and manage the supply chain Systems- competent in the use of Excel, Word, Power point and Outlook. Health, Safety & Environment- The ability to assess the impact our operations have on Health & Safety matters. Thorough knowledge of H & S policies/procedures and safe systems of work. Operational Understanding- comprehensive experience, understanding and qualifications/accreditations in accordance with the role being undertaken to deliver contractual commitments, operational and safety requirements. Living the Company Values By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’. Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to: Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change. Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts. Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans. Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards. Your Contribution to the company: Strive to be always positive and constructive Adhere to all company policies Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions Help others through communicating clearly Deliver on commitments Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’ Equality, Diversion & Inclusion At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.