Site Manager

Marshall Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Pension

Ongoing training and professional de­v

Long-term career progression

Permanent, full-time position

Projects based in Cambridge area

Job summary

Marshall Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager for a permanent role in Cambridge. You will take responsibility for safe, on-time delivery of projects, leading site teams and coordinating with Contracts Manager.

Projects include new builds, refurbishments and extensions across education, commercial, healthcare and residential sectors in the Cambridge area. The role emphasizes quality, programme, and client liaison.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification is mandatory.
• CSCS (Black or Gold) card required.
• First Aid at Work qualification needed.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day running of construction sites.
• Leading subcontractors and site teams.
• Maintaining health and safety standards.
• Delivering projects on programme and budget.
• Ensuring high quality throughout the build.
• Liaising with clients and project team.
• Keeping site records and reporting progress.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS (Black or Gold)

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

SMSTS

Job description

Site Manager

Permanent Cambridge

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking to join a respected regional contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering quality projects across Cambridge?

We're recruiting on behalf of an established construction company with a strong pipeline of work exclusively within the Cambridge area. Their projects are varied, well managed and delivered to an exceptionally high standard, with much of their work coming from repeat clients and long-standing relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people, invests in quality and offers long-term career stability.

The Role

As Site Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from start to finish. Working closely with the Contracts Manager and wider project team, you'll ensure sites are run safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

Projects include a mixture of new build, refurbishment and extension works across sectors including education, commercial, healthcare and high-quality residential developments, all based in and around Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of construction sites
• Leading subcontractors and site teams
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Delivering projects on programme and within budget
• Ensuring exceptional quality throughout every stage of the build
• Liaising with clients, consultants and the wider project team
• Keeping accurate site records and reporting progress

About You

You'll be an experienced Site Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects and leading from the front. You'll be organised, approachable and confident communicating with everyone from subcontractors to clients.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience working for a main contractor
• A proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment projects
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• A strong eye for quality and attention to detail
• The ability to build positive relationships on site

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS (Black or Gold preferred)
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Long-term career progression
• Permanent, full-time position
• All projects based within the Cambridge area, providing excellent continuity of work

If you're looking to join a well-established contractor that takes pride in delivering quality projects and values experienced Site Managers who can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.