Site Manager

WPS; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Varied projects

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Job summary

WPS in Crawley is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations on construction and refurbishment projects. You will supervise site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest standards.

This role demands hands-on leadership and a proactive approach. The ideal candidate will hold SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at Work, a full UK driving licence, and a track record of delivering quality outcomes across complex sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within construction, refurbishment, maintenance, or fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and site management best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience working with subcontractors and driving performance on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site construction activities and ensure efficient project delivery.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on programme, and within budget.
• Drive a strong health and safety culture across the site.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure works meet client expectations.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and progress meetings.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain project records and provide regular progress updates to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and site teams.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Site Manager (11590)

Site Manager

Site Manager - Crawley

Lead Projects. Drive Excellence. Build a Career with Purpose.

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We're looking for a motivated and hands-on Site Manager to join our team in Crawley, leading the safe and successful delivery of construction and refurbishment projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business where your leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to quality will have a direct impact on project success. You'll be at the heart of operations, managing site teams, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish. Working closely with project teams, clients, and subcontractors, you'll lead by example and create a positive, high-performing site culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site construction activities and ensure efficient project delivery.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on programme, and within budget.
• Drive a strong health and safety culture across the site.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure works meet client expectations.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and progress meetings.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain project records and provide regular progress updates to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and site teams.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within construction, refurbishment, maintenance, or fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and site management best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience working with subcontractors and driving performance on site.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid at Work qualification (desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on varied and interesting projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Be part of a business that values quality, safety, and teamwork

Our commitments:

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]