Senior Site Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable main contractor based in South Manchester is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a £7 million residential apartment scheme. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring quality and safety while managing subcontractors across a multi-unit development of 64 apartments. Ideal candidates will have proven experience delivering similar projects, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual bonus (performance-based)

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card) and First Aid at Work essential.
• Experience in delivering residential projects from £3m to £10m.
• Knowledge of groundworks, RC frame/traditional build, and M&E coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations for a residential apartment project.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance with regulations.
• Liaise with subcontractors, architects, and clients.

Skills

Communication

Programme delivery

Health & safety management

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Site Management or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Site Manager

Our client are a reputable main contractor based in South Manchester, delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects across the North West. With a strong pipeline of work and a growing reputation for quality, safety, and programme delivery, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager to lead a new-build apartment scheme valued at £7 million.

Project Overview:

You will be responsible for the day-to-day site management of a multi-unit residential apartment scheme, from groundworks through to completion and handover. The project includes 64 apartments over 5 storeys, associated external works, car parking and landscaping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full site responsibility for programme, quality, and health & safety
• Manage subcontractors, direct labour and suppliers to meet deadlines and standards
• Monitor and report on progress, quality, site logistics and material delivery
• Liaise with architects, engineers, and clients’ representatives
• Lead weekly progress meetings and maintain communication with head office
• Ensure compliance with NHBC and Building Regulations
• Maintain accurate site records, RAMS, inductions, and health & safety documentation
• Drive snagging and finishing to ensure handover is achieved on time and to standard

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering residential schemes, ideally apartments/flats valued between £3m–£10m
• Background in main contracting (ideally with North West experience)
• Good working knowledge of groundworks, RC frame/traditional build, fit-out and M&E coordination
• Confident managing subcontractor teams and programme delivery
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

Qualifications:

• SMSTS – Essential
• CSCS (Black Card) – Essential
• First Aid at Work – Essential
• NVQ Level 6 in Site Management or equivalent –

Package:

• Competitive salary (£55k–£70k DOE)
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Annual bonus (performance-based)
• Ongoing training and career development