Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Performance-related bonus

Career progression

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is partnering with a top-tier contractor on a flagship Cardiff mixed-use development. We seek an experienced Site Manager to lead structural steel and architectural metalwork packages, coordinating subcontractors and maintaining safety, programme and quality across the site.

You will report to the Project Manager and drive short-term planning, actively engaging with clients and consultants while promoting a proactive health and safety culture on a high-profile project.

Qualifications

• Experience with Tier 1 or leading main contractor.
• Proven track record delivering large, complex developments.
• Strong experience managing structural steel, secondary steelwork and architectural metalwork.
• Excellent site management and subcontractor coordination.
• Understanding of programme management and short-term planning.
• Proactive approach to health & safety and quality management.
• Strong communication skills with clients, consultants and supply chain.
• Experience in BIM-enabled projects advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, successful delivery of key construction packages, focusing on steel and metalwork.
• Report to Project Manager and coordinate day‑to‑day site operations and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered to programme and to the highest quality standards.
• Take ownership of critical packages within a technically challenging landmark development.

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor coordination

Health & safety focus

Communication skills

BIM experience

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Tools

Structural steel packages

Architectural metalwork

Job description

Site Manager - Flagship Mixed-Use Development | Cardiff

I'm partnering with one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors to recruit experienced Site Managers to join the delivery team on one of the most prestigious construction projects currently underway in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a premium contractor renowned for delivering complex, high-profile schemes across the UK. You'll become part of a flagship project team, working on a landmark city-centre development that will have a lasting impact on the region.

The Role

As Site Manager, you'll be responsible for the safe, successful delivery of key construction packages, with a particular focus on structural steel and architectural metalwork.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll oversee day‑to‑day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the highest quality standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical package on a technically challenging, fast‑paced development while working alongside an experienced senior leadership team.

About You

We're looking for Site Managers who can demonstrate:

• Experience working for a Tier 1 or leading main contractor.
• A proven track record delivering large, complex commercial, mixed‑use, hospitality or city‑centre developments.
• Strong experience managing structural steel, secondary steelwork and architectural metalwork packages.
• Excellent site management and subcontractor coordination skills.
• A thorough understanding of programme management and short‑term planning.
• A proactive approach to health & safety and quality management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Experience working within BIM‑enabled projects would be advantageous.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Performance‑related bonus.

Car allowance or company vehicle.

Private healthcare.

Enhanced pension.

The opportunity to work on one of Cardiff's most prestigious landmark developments.

Long‑term career progression with one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors.

A collaborative, high‑performing culture that genuinely invests in its people.

The chance to play a key‑role in delivering a flagship project from one of the industry's most respected contractors.

If you're an experienced Site Manager looking to join a premium Tier 1 contractor and work on a landmark development in Cardiff, I'd be delighted to have a confidential conversation.