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We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Lead in Construction Delivery to take primary responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of our live swimming pool and wellness construction projects.

This is a senior site-based position with responsibility for managing the successful delivery of high-profile, technically demanding and business-critical projects, across both commercial and high-end residential environments.

Once a project moves into the live construction phase, you will take ownership of its day-to-day site delivery, working closely with the Head of Installation, Contract/Project Management team, site engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and client-side teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required programme and quality standards.

The role requires someone who is comfortable taking responsibility on site, leading teams, solving problems and making informed day-to-day decisions to keep projects moving.

You will have a strong focus on construction progress, labour coordination, quality, materials, snagging and handover readiness, while maintaining clear communication with the wider project team regarding progress, risks, resource requirements and any issues requiring escalation.

The position will involve regular travel and working away from home, typically Monday to Friday. Standard working hours are 8.00am – 5.00pm, with overtime and occasional varied working hours required depending on project demands.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Site Delivery

• Take primary responsibility for the day-to-day site delivery of allocated live projects.
• Discuss, agree and understand project programmes, key milestones and deliverables with the Head of Installation and wider project team.
• Drive site progress against the agreed project programme, identifying potential delays or constraints and taking proactive action to maintain momentum.
• Maintain a clear understanding of project priorities and ensure daily and weekly activities are aligned with programme requirements.
• Take ownership of the site installation process through to completion, snagging and handover.
• Maintain a strong focus on delivering a well-executed installation that meets both company standards and client expectations.
• Regularly assess overall project readiness and identify what is required to move the project successfully into its next stage.

Site Team & Labour Coordination

• Lead and coordinate engineers, installers and subcontractors working on allocated projects.
• Review labour and resource requirements against the project programme and communicate requirements to the Head of Installation.
• Plan and assign daily and weekly tasks to engineers and site teams.
• Ensure the workforce understands project priorities, expected outputs and quality requirements.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials and specialist activities to ensure work progresses efficiently.
• Identify potential resource shortfalls or conflicting requirements in advance and raise these with the Head of Installation.
• Support, guide and develop less experienced members of the installation team through effective on-site leadership.
• Promote a professional, organised and accountable working culture on site.

Programme, Progress & Reporting

• Monitor actual site progress against planned activities and project milestones.
• Provide clear and regular updates to the Head of Installation and project management team covering works completed, upcoming activities, programme status, labour requirements, material requirements, site constraints, client or main contractor issues, technical challenges and risks to programme or completion.
• Identify blockers early and take responsibility for resolving day-to-day site issues wherever possible.
• Escalate significant programme, commercial, technical or resource issues to the Head of Installation in a timely manner.
• Support the wider project team in managing changes to project scope and identifying potential variations.

Quality, Snagging & Handover

• Maintain and enforce high standards of workmanship and presentation across all allocated projects.
• Regularly inspect completed works to ensure installations are being delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and company standards.
• Identify quality issues early and ensure corrective works are completed promptly.
• Manage snagging activities and drive defects through to completion.
• Take responsibility for ensuring plantrooms, pool areas and associated installations are presented professionally and left clean and organised.
• Maintain a strong focus on handover readiness, ensuring outstanding works, documentation, testing and snagging are completed in a controlled and timely manner.
• Support project completion and final handover to the client and wider project team.

Materials, Plant & Logistics

• Assess material requirements in advance to ensure the site team has the equipment and materials required to maintain progress.
• Coordinate with the office, procurement and project teams to organise project-critical deliveries.
• Check deliveries on site to ensure materials and equipment are received correctly and report discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain appropriate control of materials and equipment on site to minimise wastage, damage and unnecessary project costs.
• Ensure appropriate tools, access equipment and specialist equipment are available for planned works.

Technical Installation Responsibilities

Although this is a senior delivery role, you will be expected to maintain a strong technical understanding of swimming pool and wellness installations and, where required, work alongside the installation team to deliver the projects on the ground. Responsibilities will include:

• Planning, overseeing and installing swimming pool pipework installations, typically ranging from 50mm to 150mm/200mm.
• Reviewing construction and installation drawings and determining appropriate pipework routes and installation methods on site.
• Coordinating, oversee and install plantroom layouts, valve arrangements and associated mechanical installations.
• Carrying out or supervising pressure testing of installed pipework.
• Installing or supervising the installation of pool chemical dosing equipment.
• Assessing pool shells following spraying and coordinating preparation for subsequent stages of construction.
• Supporting rendering, screeding, tanking and pool tiling activities where required.
• Coordinating or carrying out remedial and repair works.
• Coordinating ductwork installations where required.
• Supporting the movement and installation of large or specialist equipment.
• Working with project and design teams to resolve installation conflicts and practical site constraints.
• Coordinating, oversee and install sauna and steam room cabins & associated plant equipment, lighting and services. Communicating with Work Shop Manager to ensure all necessary coordination is maintained.
• Electrical experience preferred.

Health & Safety

• Lead by example in maintaining high standards of site safety.
• Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with project-specific RAMS, site rules and safe systems of work.
• Ensure engineers and subcontractors under your supervision understand and comply with relevant safety requirements.
• Identify unsafe conditions or working practices and take appropriate action.
• Maintain a safe, organised and professional working environment.

Documentation & Project Control

Ensure relevant site documentation is completed accurately and returned promptly, including where applicable:

• Site progress reports
• Pressure testing records
• Site inspection reports
• Snagging records
• Vehicle checklists
• Overtime documentation
• Delivery records
• Material requirements
• Variation information
• Handover documentation

Maintain sufficient site records to provide the wider project team with an accurate understanding of project progress, issues and completed works.What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who combines strong practical construction knowledge with effective leadership and project delivery capability.You should be comfortable taking ownership of a live project and being the senior day-to-day point of responsibility on site.The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant experience working within construction, mechanical installation, swimming pools, wellness facilities or a similar technically demanding environment.
• Previous experience leading site teams, engineers, installers or subcontractors.
• A strong understanding of construction sequencing and programme delivery.
• The ability to coordinate multiple activities, trades and priorities on a busy construction site.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and the confidence to make day-to-day site decisions.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and translate them into practical installation activities.
• A high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A proactive approach to identifying potential issues before they affect programme delivery.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, main contractors, project managers, engineers and subcontractors.
• Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of material wastage, labour efficiency, scope changes and variations.
• A strong understanding of snagging, completion and project handover requirements.
• A professional, organised and accountable approach to project delivery.

Above all, you will be expected to take ownership of the projects allocated to you, ensuring they are well organised, professionally delivered and progressed through to successful completion.

Working Arrangements

The role will involve working across projects throughout the UK and will typically require working away from home for four nights per week, Monday to Friday.

Standard working hours are: 8.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

The nature of construction projects means there will be occasions where additional hours are required. Some projects may also require occasional night or out-of-hours working where activities cannot be completed during normal operational hours.

Salary & BenefitsSalary:

£50,000 per year plus overtime

Benefits include:

• Full-time permanent position
• £50,000 annual salary
• Overtime paid in addition to base salary
• Company vehicle
• Company mobile phone
• Company pension
• Accommodation provided when working away from home
• Evening meal and breakfast provided when working away (Up to £35)
• Company-wide employee reward initiatives
• Opportunities to work on prestigious commercial and high-end residential swimming pool and wellness projects

Experience

Previous experience in the following areas would be highly advantageous:

• Construction site management or site leadership
• Mechanical or pipework installation
• Swimming pool and wellness construction
• Plantroom installation
• Managing engineers, subcontractors or installation teams
• Programme-driven construction delivery
• Snagging and project handover
• Wellness installation experience preffered

Relevant construction / installation experience: Essential

Previous supervisory or site leadership experience: Essential

Swimming pool or specialist mechanical installation experience: Desirable

Licence / CertificationFull UK Driving Licence: Essential

Relevant construction and health & safety qualifications would be advantageous.

Job Type Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: Site based / On the road

The role involves regular travel to project sites and working away from home during the working week.

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person