Construction Site Manager

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Structured professional development

Room to grow into a senior position

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking a mid-level Construction Site Manager to lead operations on live sites in and around Newcastle. You will coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety standards, and keep projects on schedule while protecting budgets.

Ideal candidates have strong site leadership experience, SMSTS/CSCS, and a proactive approach to resolving issues. This hands-on role offers clear reporting lines and potential progression within a growing SME.

Qualifications

• Experience as Construction Site Manager or similar site leadership role in residential or commercial builds.
• SMSTS and CSCS accreditation; first aid certificate advantageous.
• Knowledge of building regulations, health and safety laws, and programme management.
• Ability to read drawings and specs and spot issues before they cost money.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations across live sites around Newcastle from groundworks to handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and suppliers to keep programmes on track and costs under control.
• Run site inductions, toolbox talks and health and safety checks, enforcing standards.
• Liaise with clients, architects and project team to resolve issues before delays.
• Monitor quality against build specifications and sign off work at each stage.
• Report progress, risks and budget variances to senior management.

Skills

Site management

SMSTS

CSCS

First aid

Reading drawings

Communication

Budget awareness

Job description

An exceptional opportunity for a mid-level Construction Site Manager to shape the future of Property & Construction in Newcastle.

Newcastle's construction sector is busy right now, with residential and commercial schemes competing for the same pool of experienced site talent. This established, growing SME in Property & Construction has built a reputation on doing things properly: structured processes, defined roles, and enough scale to offer genuine progression. They need a Construction Site Manager who can run sites without needing to be chased.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Managing day-to-day operations across live construction sites in and around Newcastle, from groundworks through to handover
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and suppliers to keep programmes on track and costs under control
• Running site inductions, toolbox talks and health and safety checks, and holding everyone to the same standard
• Liaising with clients, architects and the wider project team to resolve issues before they become delays
• Monitoring quality against build specifications and signing off work at each stage
• Reporting progress, risks and budget variances to senior management on a regular cycle

Here are the skills you'll need:

• Solid experience as a Construction Site Manager or in a similar site leadership role, ideally within residential or commercial builds
• SMSTS and CSCS accreditation as a minimum, with a first aid certificate a strong advantage
• Working knowledge of building regulations, health and safety legislation, and programme management
• Confident, clear communicator who can manage subcontractors firmly without creating friction
• Comfortable reading drawings and specifications, and spotting problems before they cost money
• A calm head under pressure. Sites rarely go exactly to plan, and this role needs someone who adapts fast

Key perks and benefits:

• £40,000 to £61,500 depending on experience, plus a bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance and pension contribution
• Generous annual leave with flexible working built around site demands
• Office-based role with clear reporting lines and genuine room to grow into a senior position
• Structured support and professional development within a company that's scaling deliberately, not chaotically

Why pursue a career in Property & Construction?

Property & Construction rewards people who can actually deliver, and Newcastle's pipeline of new-build and regeneration projects means demand for capable site managers isn't slowing down. Progress into senior or regional roles tend to come quickly once you've proven you can run a site properly. Few sectors offer this much visible, tangible proof of what you've built.