Site Manager

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee capital works projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. The role involves leading project delivery from mobilisation to completion, managing subcontractors and budgets, and providing progress reports to senior management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in refurbishment projects and a strong technical understanding of construction across multiple disciplines. Essential certifications include SMSTS and CSCS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing refurbishment and energy efficiency projects within live environments.
• Strong technical understanding of construction across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from mobilisation to completion.
• Manage subcontractors, budgets, and programmes.
• Provide regular progress, risk, and financial performance reports to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Client relationship management

Risk management

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS certification

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of capital works projects. These projects include roof remedials, internal and external refurbishments of public buildings, and M&E and fire alarm upgrades. The successful candidate will lead projects from mobilisation through to handover, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Regional Head of Projects.
• Lead project delivery from mobilisation to completion.
• Develop scopes of work, engage SHEQ and Temporary Works departments, and finalise programmes.
• Coordinate with consultants, statutory bodies, and planning teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Manage subcontractors, budgets, programmes, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to high-quality standards, and within agreed timescales.
• Oversee activities in live environments, minimising disruption to building users.
• Provide regular progress, risk, and financial performance reports to senior management.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing refurbishment and energy efficiency projects within live environments.
• Strong technical understanding of construction across multiple disciplines.

Essential certifications: SMSTS, CSC...