Senior Site Manager: Growth & Client Delivery

Construction; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ambitious growth plans

Varied portfolio of projects

Client-facing role

Inception-to-completion project life

Career progression

Job summary

Construction in Manchester seeks an experienced Site Manager to oversee a varied portfolio of projects across the North West. You will manage site operations from inception to handover, ensuring safety, programme adherence and quality while engaging closely with clients and consultants.

The role requires strong leadership, sector flexibility (commercial, education, industrial, healthcare) and a proactive approach to risk and opportunity management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within the construction industry.
• Experience delivering projects typically valued between 250k and 1m.
• Background across sectors such as commercial, education, industrial or healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, site management and project delivery.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT forms of contract.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation and site compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational and programme management skills, with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with confidence to manage relationships at all levels.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and wider project teams.
• Commercial awareness of programme, costs, quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of construction projects across the North West, typically valued between 250k and 1m.
• Manage site operations from project commencement through to practical completion and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and site teams.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement appropriate solutions.
• Manage health and safety compliance, ensuring all site activities meet current legislation and company requirements.
• Oversee quality control, inspections and snagging to ensure works are completed to specification.
• Manage site documentation, progress reports, programme updates and relevant project records.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and providing regular project updates.
• Identify and manage site risks, resolving issues and escalating commercial or contractual matters where appropriate.
• Support the development of client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business and new projects.
• Contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the consultancy.

Skills

Site management

Client coordination

Health & safety

Programme management

Contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Construction in Manchester seeks an experienced Site Manager to oversee a varied portfolio of projects across the North West. You will manage site operations from inception to handover, ensuring safety, programme adherence and quality while engaging closely with clients and consultants.

The role requires strong leadership, sector flexibility (commercial, education, industrial, healthcare) and a proactive approach to risk and opportunity management.