Lead Site Manager – Refurb & New Build (Car Allowance)

Fawkes & Reece London; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £55k-£65k

Car allowance £5,000

Employer pension

25 days holiday + BH

Private healthcare (salary sacrifice)

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Site Manager for two major projects in Chester and the Wirral. You will lead on-site delivery, manage programmes, supervise subcontractors, and uphold HSEQ standards on fast-moving refurb and new-build schemes.

Reporting to Contracts Manager, you will drive progress meetings, coordinate trade packages, plan ahead to mitigate risk, and contribute to a clear career path with excellent progression opportunities within a growing principal contractor.

Qualifications

• Background of site management within a principal contractor setting.
• Experience across both new build and refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing internal and external trade packages to deliver projects on time and to a high quality.
• Degree or equivalent in built environment (BSc/HND/HNC) and CIOB or equivalent tickets.
• Proven track record delivering high standards and HSEQ behaviours.
• Strong planning and time management with ability to anticipate and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction site and manage the programme.
• Oversee subcontractors and trades to maintain quality and schedule.
• Maintain health, safety and quality assurance standards on site.
• Hold regular progress meetings with the Contracts Manager.

Skills

Site management

New build & refurbishment experience

Trade package management

HSEQ

Planning & time management

Education

BSc Construction Management / HND / HNC / CIOB

Job description

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Site Manager for two major projects in Chester and the Wirral. You will lead on-site delivery, manage programmes, supervise subcontractors, and uphold HSEQ standards on fast-moving refurb and new-build schemes.

Reporting to Contracts Manager, you will drive progress meetings, coordinate trade packages, plan ahead to mitigate risk, and contribute to a clear career path with excellent progression opportunities within a growing principal contractor.