Construction Site Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in power engineering services is seeking a Construction Site Manager to oversee construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and budget compliance. The role requires managing site teams, customer relations, and project planning. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Car or Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

25+ Days Annual Leave

Private Healthcare

Employee Discounts

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering-focused sites within budgets.
• Valid CSCS card and Site Management Safety Training certification.
• Excellent communication and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site delivery of construction projects from mobilization to handover.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and manage project delivery issues.
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project Planning

Communication

Numerical Skills

Education

Construction Management NVQ

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At Electricity North West (Construction & Maintenance) Limited, we are committed to providing value-added power engineering services to Power Networks, Embedded Generation investors, and Carbon-reducing organizations. Through innovative design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, we have a significant pipeline of projects, including major private infrastructure network developments, microgrid solutions, gas/hydrogen-based generation, and grid support through battery storage schemes. We are a commercial organization that generates leads and prospects from multiple clients, including DNOs and private commercial organizations such as NHS, airports, transportation, and large manufacturing customers.

Join us and make your career future-ready! We are committed to creating a sense of belonging for our colleagues and therefore ask our applicants to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during our recruitment processes. We care about your work-life balance, prioritize family and wellbeing, and want our people to have rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work and giving 100%. We celebrate integrity, treat people with respect, support each other, and embrace diversity to foster an inclusive culture.

Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from our offices in Manchester Airport, Blackburn, and Teeside, or from home or other UK offices.

We value development and training, investing in your growth through chartership, training, or mentoring in a supportive environment.

About the Opportunity

As a Construction Site Manager, you will oversee the site delivery of construction projects from mobilization to customer handover. Leading the site team, you will ensure work aligns with project scope, quality standards, safety, budget, and timelines. You will manage customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and foster future project opportunities.

You should have experience managing subcontractors, working to project specifications, maintaining customer relations, and controlling site safety. You will work per the CDM Construction Phase Plan, communicating scope, quality, timelines, hazards, risks, and controls to site teams and subcontractors to ensure timely, high-standard, and budget-compliant work.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure health & safety compliance, including CDM regulations, safety rules, risk assessments, incident reporting, and policies.
• Act as escalation point for project delivery and planning issues.
• Manage projects over £1m, up to £15m, providing weekly progress reports.
• Identify efficiencies with contractors, suppliers, and partners to improve project and company profitability.
• Organize site setup and manage procurement of materials and consumables.
• Deliver excellent customer service by maintaining safety, cleanliness, and quality standards, and meeting outage times and dates.
• Work in all weather conditions to address daily challenges.
• Promote the company’s reputation through professional behavior and attitude.
• Stand in for the Project Manager as needed.

Who we are looking for

• Experienced in managing engineering-focused sites, coordinating resources, materials, and activities within budgets (essential).
• Skilled in project planning and short-term scheduling using Microsoft Office (essential).
• Holds a Construction Management NVQ or equivalent, or has completed an engineering apprenticeship (essential).
• Valid CSCS card and Site Management Safety Training Scheme certification (essential).
• Experience with Mechanical, Electrical, Gas, Water, and Fire safety systems (desirable).
• Experience with Low and High Voltage electrical systems (desirable).
• Excellent communication and numerical skills (essential).
• Valid full UK driving license (essential).
• Additional certifications like PASMA, IPAF, ECS, Confined Space (desirable).
• Experience working on or near roads, with NRSWA accreditation (desirable).

What we’re offering

In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer a competitive salary and a supportive, inclusive team environment. Benefits include:

• Car or car allowance
• Annual bonus
• 25+ days annual leave, increasing with service
• Private healthcare
• Employee discounts
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for professional development

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and build a rewarding career.