Construction Site Manager

Tyneside Home Improvements; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in North Tyneside is looking for a Construction Site Manager to oversee projects, manage sub-contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess site management experience and strong organizational and communication skills, ensuring timely project completion and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management or supervisory role within construction.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations ensuring timely project completion.
• Manage sub-contractors, resources, and materials on site.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety and quality standards.

Skills

Site management experience

Groundworks/civils experience

Health and safety compliance knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer liaison experience

Digital tools/CRM usage

Full UK driving licence

Education

SMSTS/SSSTS or equivalent

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision/Management

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Construction Site Manager oversees day-to-day site operations to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and to a high standard. The role involves managing sub-contractors, materials and customer relationships while maintaining compliance with health and safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all scheduled works are completed on time.
• Overseeing on site, sub-contractors, staff, resources and materials.
• Preparing material lists.
• Maintain a positive relationship with sub-contractors, fellow employees and customers to ensure the smooth running of the project.
• Organise regular site visits.
• Organise and attend pre-start site meetings and liaise with other members of staff regarding any potential problems or issues that may arise.
• Be customer facing and visit ongoing works to ensure the customer is satisfied.
• Monitor and manage programme of works on site, liaising with the Operations Manager, Customer Care Support and Installations Co-ordinator.
• Ensuring a strong proactive approach to Health & Safety and tidy working on site.
• Ensuring quality control is adhered to and works are completed to a high standard.
• Organise and attend Final Walkarounds. Identifying any additional works or snagging lists.
• Organise final handovers – between building and fitting teams.
• Ensure customers are kept fully informed where delays or unexpected complications arise.
• Investigate complaints and underlying causes and assist the management team with appropriate responses.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in site management or a supervisory role within construction or home improvements.
• Experience in groundworks/civils.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards and site compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, people and resources effectively.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience liaising with customers and resolving on-site issues.
• Competent using digital tools or CRM systems for scheduling and reporting.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• SMSTS/SSSTS or equivalent site management qualification.
• NVQ Level 4 (or above) in Construction Site Supervision/Management.
• Experience within home improvements, fenestration or glazing sectors.
• First Aid at Work certification.

Key Behaviours/Competencies

• Hands-on and solutions focused.
• Leads by example with professionalism and accountability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Committed to safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Adaptable and proactive when managing challenges.