Site Manager

© 2026 Borne Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction firm in Leicester is searching for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a new build project valued at £1.8m. Responsibilities include managing site teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating with subcontractors. Candidates should have strong experience in construction management, particularly in projects up to £5m and hold necessary certifications like SMSTS and CSCS. This role offers a supportive environment where managers can thrive.

Qualifications

• Longevity experience as a Site Manager across varied sectors.
• Experience with projects up to £5m value.
• Ideally experience in New build and Design & Build Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the site team and subcontractors.
• Oversee subcontract and material procurement.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Site Management

Health & Safety

Construction Planning

Quality Control

Sub-contract Procurement

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Card

First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

Site Manager | Main Contractor – Leicestershire. Posted: 29/01/2026. Salary: £230.00- £250.00 / Day. Reference: V-63643. Location: Leicester. Start: March 2025. Contract: CIS.

The Company: The building contractor takes on projects of varied nature, Healthcare, education, Listed Buildings, local authority, commercial, private residential, sports and leisure, embassy and religious buildings. The building contractor has always been known to have an excellent reputation, focusing on the delivery of construction projects ranging from £2m - £10m, including refurbishment & new build.

The Candidate: The Candidate we are looking for is someone who can prove longevity experience working as an Site Manager across varied sectors, on projects up to £5m value. Ideally they are looking for someone with experience with experience in New build working on Design & Build Contracts.

The Project: The contractor operating in Leicester are carrying out construction of a New build Garden Centre Contract value £1.8m. They are looking for someone with experience in the commercial sector, and ideally new build experience as the No1 on site, managing projects of similar size. This is a steel frame build, with Interior Fitout following. Contract length - 12 months.

The candidate must require - SMSTS / CSCS / First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Managing day to day activities on site of the site team and sub-contractors
• Sub-contract and material procurement
• Construction plan
• Health & Safety
• Progress reports and site meetings
• Programming - short term (1 week / 2 week look-ahead)
• Quality control
• Liaison with the design team, M&E consultants, project architect, structural engineer and building control.

On Offer

On offer for the above position is an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join a privately owned main contractor, where the owners are personable, supportive and allow the managers to manage and be themselves.

If this Site Manager position in Leicester sounds of interest, or you just wish to have a confidential discussion about your current situation, please email [e-mail] or call 07771 401559. To view all of our current Site Manager positions in London, Kent or nationwide, visit www.borneltd.com or register for alerts on our App (available on the App Store and on Google play).