Site Manager

Murphy; Golborne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 days holiday + bank holidays (+2)

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare allowance

Maternity/Paternity pay & maternity re

Professional development

Retail discounts

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Site Manager (Steel) to oversee on-site structural steel installation, lead teams, coordinate with subcontractors and engineers, and ensure health and safety compliance on projects based from our Warrington office. The role is site-based and requires travel to project locations.

You will manage steel erection activities, review drawings, monitor progress, and maintain QA records while upholding Murphy standards and deadlines, with a competitive package and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Steel Site Manager or similar role within the construction/steel industry.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection processes.
• Valid SMSTS certification.
• CSCS card (Black/Gold preferred).
• First Aid at Work certification (desirable).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Appointed person (A61) – preferred.
• Lifting supervisor and Temporary works supervisor roles considered.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel and work away from home.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site steel erection activities, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Supervise and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
• Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
• Liaise with clients, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders
• Monitor project progress and report on timelines, costs, and any issues
• Review technical drawings and ensure installations meet design requirements
• Resolve on-site issues quickly to avoid delays
• Manage site documentation, including permits, reports, and QA records
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed at all stages

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Reading drawings

Health & Safety

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Job description

The Site Manager (Steel) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of structural steel installation projects on-site. This includes managing teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, coordinating with subcontractors / contractors, and delivering projects on time and within budget, based out of our Warrington office.
This is a site-based role, and the successful candidate must be willing and able to work away from home as required by project locations.

A day in the life of a Murphy Site Manager:

• Manage all on-site steel erection activities, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Supervise and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
• Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
• Liaise with clients, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders
• Monitor project progress and report on timelines, costs, and any issues
• Review technical drawings and ensure installations meet design requirements
• Resolve on-site issues quickly to avoid delays
• Manage site documentation, including permits, reports, and QA records
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed at all stages

Still interested. Does this sound like you?

• Proven experience in a Steel Site Manager or similar role within the construction/steel industry
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection processes
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification
• CSCS card (Black/Gold preferred)
• First Aid at Work certification (desirable)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
• Strong team player who works well under pressure
• Appointed person (A61) – preferred
• Lifting supervisor
• Temporary works supervisor
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel and work away from home as required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoreToMurphy

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.