Site Manager

O'Rourke Personnel Limited; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a steel-frame building project in the United Kingdom. Responsible for managing site activities, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and coordinating subcontractors. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in steel-frame construction and relevant health and safety qualifications. This role offers an opportunity to lead a critical construction project within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing steel-frame construction projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant H&S qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all on-site operations and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works adhere to construction drawings and specifications.
• Plan site activities and monitor progress against the programme.
• Lead site health & safety and conduct inductions and inspections.
• Coordinate material deliveries and maintain efficient workflow.
• Maintain accurate site records and documents.
• Identify and resolve construction issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS (Managers)

First Aid

Job description

Job Specification

Site Manager - Construction Project

Role Overview

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of a steel-frame building project, managing day-to-day site activities and ensuring programme, budget, and standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all on-site operations, labour, and subcontractors involved in steel erection, cladding, groundworks, M&E, and finishing trades.
• Ensure all works adhere to construction drawings, structural steel specifications, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Plan site activities, monitor progress against the programme, and report daily / weekly to the Project Manager.
• Lead site health & safety: conduct inductions, toolbox talks, inspections, and enforce compliance with CDM regulations.
• Coordinate material deliveries, crane operations, lifting plans, and site logistics to maintain efficient workflow.
• Maintain accurate site records: diaries, photos, permits, RAMS approvals, and inspection test plans.
• Identify and resolve construction issues promptly, escalating technical problems where needed.
• Liaise with structural engineers, architects, client representatives, and building control.
• Ensure site security, housekeeping, waste management, and environmental compliance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience managing steel-frame construction projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Managers), First Aid, and relevant H&S qualification.