Site Manager

We Are Footprint; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company in Cheadle is seeking a Site Manager to lead a new-build apartment scheme valued at £7 million. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing residential projects, particularly apartments, and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of site management, ensuring quality and safety. This role offers a competitive salary of £55k-£70k based on experience, along with benefits including a car allowance and ongoing training.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual bonus (performance-based)

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering residential schemes valued between £3m-£10m.
• Good knowledge of groundworks, RC frame/traditional build, fit-out and M&E coordination.
• Background in main contracting with North West experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full site responsibility for programme, quality, and health & safety.
• Manage subcontractors and direct labour to meet deadlines and standards.
• Monitor progress, quality, site logistics, and material delivery.

Skills

Site management experience

Health & safety compliance

Subcontractor management

Excellent communication

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS (Black Card)

First Aid at Work

NVQ Level 6 in Site Management

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 - Preferred

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