Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Site Manager to join their award-winning team on a high-rise project in Manchester. This role involves managing a £90m residential project from inception through to completion, ensuring high standards of health and safety, and overseeing subcontractor performance. With a strong focus on career development, this fast-growing contractor offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to lead significant construction projects. If you are driven and ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Fuel card

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Personal development plans for leadership progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record of Site Management within a large Tier 1 contractor.
• Experience managing the full life cycle of projects from enabling works to handover.

Responsibilities

• Start the project from enabling works to managing subcontractor packages.
• Oversee health & safety and maintain high standards of build quality.

Skills

Site Management

Planning & Time Management

Health & Safety Standards (HSEQ)

Risk Management

Education

BEng Civil Engineering

BSc Construction Management

Job description

Reference: VAC-40
Posted: March 20, 2025

Are you an ambitious Site Manager interested in joining a leading award-winning principal contractor on a high-rise £90m project in Manchester?

There is an exciting new opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 principal contractor in Manchester on a brand new high-end reinforced concrete frame residential project valued at £90m.

Reporting to a Project Manager, you will be starting the project from the enabling works through to the management of several subcontractor external & internal packages, chairing subcontractor meetings & overseeing health & safety and high standards of build quality.

The company is an award-winning multi-disciplinary contractor and developer that specializes in the construction of commercial, residential, healthcare, and education projects typical in value between £50m and £250m. This is a fast-growing region with an impressive pipeline of projects that can offer excellent career development opportunities to Project Manager and above.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Proven track record of Site Management within a large Tier 1 contractor environment across high-rise residential, multiple occupancy builds, student accommodation & commercial design & build projects.
• Experience of managing the full life cycle of a project from enabling works through to handover.
• Academically Qualified either BEng Civil Engineering / BSc Construction Management and relevant industry tickets and certificates.
• Track record of the delivery of high standards and behaviours in HSEQ.
• Excellent planning & time management skills with the ability to think ahead & manage risk.

Salary & Package on offer:

• Base £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on level / skills)
• Car allowance & fuel card
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Good additional company benefits & perks
• Personal development plans for leadership progression.