Site Manager

As ICT Site Manager, you will create a dynamic and engaging environment, leading your team by example and working closely with your Project Manager and delivery team to ensure outstanding results in delivering ICT-related projects and your assigned package. You will support and mentor your site team, act as the key interface between Red Bear and the client’s onsite team, and help drive the project forward across all stages — from pre‑construction to project closeout. Together with the project lead you will own and drive the project schedule.

In collaboration with your Project Manager, you will assist in resource planning, progress reporting, payment applications, and project documentation. Additionally, you will work closely with the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) team to develop Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) and ensure compliance with safety documentation. A critical part of your role will be identifying and managing physical risks on site and attending key client or contractor meetings as required, such as Whiteboard, Look Ahead, and DAB meetings.

Your role will also involve coordination with the logistics team to ensure all plant and material requests are issued promptly to support site operations efficiently. It is essential to engage with stakeholders to ensure project scopes are fully understood and that the project’s impact on construction activities or DC operations is minimised.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role within ICT or Data Centre construction.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Thorough understanding of construction processes, including technical submittals and RFIs.
• Perform and execute organisation’s safety programs and policies, and compliance knowledge assessments.

Qualifications

• First Aid at Work
• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)
• CNCI (Certified Network Cable Installer) or equivalent
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
• Is a pre: APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
• Is a pre: Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent

Leadership and Relationship Building

• Build and maintain a strong, reliable relationship with your team and subcontractors to drive efficiency and team growth.
• Manage team behaviours and foster a positive culture within the site team.
• Act as a transparent and collaborative representative of Red Bear, engaging with clients and stakeholders based on honesty and clear communication.
• Empower a culture of safety within the team by adhering to both internal and client‑specific safety programs and policies.
• Conduct team meetings to review project tasks, address challenges, and foster engagement with upcoming milestones.
• Check team progress on specific deliverables, providing feedback and support to ensure project timelines are maintained.

Monthly

• Facilitate team‑building workshops or training sessions to strengthen collaboration and improve overall performance.

Safety and Security

• Assist in the development of RAMS, ensuring team adherence to safety documentation and methodologies.
• Collaborate with the HSE team to identify, report, and manage all safety risks associated with site operations.
• Actively participate in regular site safety briefings and walkthroughs to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct safety briefings, emphasising task‑specific risks and mitigation strategies.
• Lead site safety walks with the HSE team to identify potential hazards and corrective actions.

Monthly

• Organise a comprehensive safety training session to ensure all team members are up to date on safety protocols.

Project Planning and Delivery

• Support the Project Manager in managing the end‑to‑end project plan, ensuring all goals are met within set deadlines.
• Ensure on‑time delivery by monitoring day‑to‑day activities, updating project plans, and performing quality checks on installations.
• Assist in decision‑making on all operational actions and staff‑related matters on site.
• Review and update the project plan, identifying any delays or challenges. Hold progress review meetings with key team members.

Monthly

• Conduct detailed project reviews, focusing on performance against KPIs and upcoming challenges.

Budget Control and Commercial Performance

• Ensure day‑to‑day site operations align with the project’s budget and commercial targets.
• Work with the project management team to address any budget discrepancies and make recommendations for adjustments.
• Monitor project expenses, comparing them against the budget to ensure costs remain in line.
• Communicate budget concerns to the Project Manager and finance team, suggesting corrective actions.

Monthly

• Provide a financial report highlighting cost‑saving measures and areas of efficiency.

Stakeholder Communication

• Ensure clear communication with all relevant stakeholders to minimise disruption to construction activities and operations.
• Actively engage in transparent relationships with the client, driving satisfaction and fostering collaborative problem‑solving.
• Provide project status updates to the Project Manager, ensuring that any issues or risks are communicated early.

Monthly

• Hold stakeholder meetings to discuss progress, address concerns, and realign expectations.

Reporting and Documentation

• Ensure comprehensive documentation of project activities, challenges, and resolutions.
• Provide regular reports to internal management and the client as required.
• Update progress documentation and report emerging challenges or roadblocks to the Project Manager.

Monthly

• Compile a detailed monthly progress report summarising achievements and challenges.