Site Manager

Caval; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Caval is seeking an experienced Site Manager in Birmingham to oversee refurbishment works on a live lift project within a busy shopping centre. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage day-to-day site operations, and ensure strict health and safety compliance while maintaining programme and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years as a Site Manager, with proven lifting refurbishment or M&E upgrade experience in occupied environments, and holds essential qualifications such

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS card and SMSTS are essential
• First Aid and Asbestos Awareness are essential
• Extensive construction management experience required
• Experience delivering lift refurbishment or upgrade projects in live environments
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, permit-to-work and quality control

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to site progress meetings
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager
• Maintain site records, permits and documentation

Skills

Negotiation

IT / software

Health & Safety

Communication

Project scheduling

Leadership

Regulations & standards

Construction methods

Attention to detail

Education

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Site Manager

Site Manager - Birmingham

Project: Refurbishment and upgrade works to a retail goods lift within a live shopping centre

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Duration: 2.5 Weeks

Job Type: Freelance / Contract

Reporting into: Project Manager

What We're Looking For

Relevant Qualifications:

• SMSTS - essential
• First Aid - essential
• Valid CSCS - essential
• Asbestos Awareness - essential

Experience:

• Extensive construction industry experience with at least 5 years working as a Site Manager
• Proven track record delivering lift refurbishment, M&E upgrade, commercial refurbishment or live environment projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installations, health & safety requirements, permit-to-work systems and quality control procedures within live retail or commercial environments

Key Skills:

• Superb negotiation abilities
• Competent IT / software skills
• Extensive Health and Safety knowledge
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to organise and manage project schedules
• Proven ability to lead, support, and direct a team effectively
• A solid understanding of relevant regulations and standards
• In‑depth understanding of construction methods, materials, and building processes
• Exceptional focus on detail to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications

About the Company

Our client is a well‑established building services contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality electrical, mechanical and specialist installation projects across the commercial, retail, industrial and public sectors. Renowned for their commitment to safety, quality and client satisfaction, they have a proven track record of successfully delivering refurbishment, upgrade and maintenance works within live operational environments. Their collaborative approach, technical expertise and focus on service delivery have enabled them to build long‑standing relationships with clients and secure repeat business across a diverse project portfolio.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of refurbishment works to a retail goods lift within a live shopping centre. You will be responsible for coordinating subcontractors, managing day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, and maintaining programme and quality standards throughout the project. Previous experience delivering lift refurbishment, M&E upgrade or commercial refurbishment projects within occupied or live operational environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to site progress meetings
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager
• Maintain site records, permi