Construction Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Senior Site Supervisor page is loaded## Senior Site Supervisorlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR34625### Job TitleSenior Site Supervisor### Job Description**Reports to:** Construction Manager / Construction Group Leader UK**Location:** London - Heathrow**Contract Type:** Permanent**Introduction to role**Vanderlande is a global market leader in material handling systems. Working within projects, the Site Manager will be responsible for the management and delivery of both baggage and civils/MEP work packages in line with the programme schedule operating inside the VI site management structure within large and complex projects.A Site Manager will primarily organise, drive, and manage the safe and efficient execution of the project construction work packages through management of a team of senior site supervisors and wider project site team and is responsible for ensuring safe, appropriate and optimal site conditions are established that facilitate right first time zero defects installation at the required rate of installation.Possession of a comprehensive industry knowledge will be key in ensuring success demonstrated through cross disciplinary strengths, conflict resolution and previous experience of successful delivery within large/complex baggage projects. Proactively driving a Stay Safe culture and right first-time delivery ensuring the project teams and associated supply chain inclusive of subcontractors and third parties understand and implement expected safe working practices during the execution of site delivery phases and work activities of the project.**Role Responsibilities**As a Site Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing and coordinating project installation activities to ensure the successful delivery of our baggage handling system projects. You will be responsible for drawing up site plans, monitoring performance, managing stakeholder interactions, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your responsibilities and activities will include:* Lead the development of comprehensive project installation plans in collaboration with the Project Manager, encompassing objectives, organisation, planning, and cost calculations.* Monitor Installation quality, timelines, and costs to ensure compliance with standards and budget constraints while providing timely information to stakeholders. Identify, analyse, and address potential problems, risks, and opportunities through proactive corrective and preventive actions, optimising project outcomes.* Manage interactions with all project stakeholders to facilitate smooth coordination and communication, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives. Provide regular and accurate reports to customers, Project Managers, keeping stakeholders informed of installation progress and key milestones.* Advise and oversee contracts with Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications and requirements.* Ensure adherence to the Vanderlande Process Map and initiate improvements in site management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project team, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practices to optimize project outcomes.* Lead and mentor a team of supervisors throughout the project lifecycle, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Promote a strong culture of safety among project teams, emphasizing adherence to safety protocols and practices to ensure a safe working environment* Organize and facilitate all support activities to ensure a smooth high-quality handover to commissioning and support commissioning & testing teams until handover to the customer* Analyse projects and prepare site logistics proposals, including logistics planning and management.* Prepare sites and assess areas for installation readiness.* Create detailed site logistics and management plans.* Oversee installation, and handover of steelwork and manage rest materials (reverse logistics)* Manage electrical and EM (Electromechanical) installations, including inspections and testing* Manage field wiring tests before and after power-on, including safety-related tests* Oversee power-up procedures* Manage mechanical static inspections and I/O (Input/Output) tests* Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with safety protocol* Oversee Logistics and materials being receiving on-site* Checking the readiness of project areas and the criteria for commissioning and installation/testing stages.* Verifying Entry Criteria for Commissioning and Installation & Testing Stages* Collaborating on the creation of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Plans* Collecting HSE Plans from sub-contractors.* Developing the initial Master Schedule* Creating the Installation File* Requesting quotes from supply centres* Updating Schedules (Detail, Supply & Installation; Testing & Commission)* Handling sales requests for supply centres**Role Qualification and Skills*** Experience in successfully managing teams during delivery of medium and large Automated Material Handling or Baggage Handling System projects.* Successful proven management on of all phases within a project lifecycle, ranging from pre-construction through to handover* Managing a multi-functional team, interfacing with clients where appropriate, and chairing meetings locally at site level as required. Adept at conflict resolution* Possess an awareness and understanding of CDM Regulations and HASWA.* Possess the ability to understand engineering drawings, specifications, layouts and successfully interpret project schedules* Ability to create robust site planning to complement the master project schedule through owning last planner activities and management of the Look ahead schedule**What we offer*** 28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)* Bupa Medical Cover* YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers* A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression.* Cycle to work scheme* Pension with Aviva* Achievers – Employee recognition platform**Diversity & Inclusion**Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualifies applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore, any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.**Aspire. Grow. Achieve. *Together***Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can **aspire** to new heights, enjoy personal **growth** and thrive on **achievement**environment. We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports – from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi – and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.If you **aspire** to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be