Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the structural steel package on a major London construction project, taking ownership from piling through to completion and guiding safety, quality and programme execution.

You will coordinate the steelwork subcontractor and supply chain, review drawings, supervise crane operations, manage interfaces with concrete, cladding, roofing and MEP works, and report progress to the project leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing structural steel packages on major construction projects.
• Background working for a main contractor, specialist steelwork contractor, or Tier 1 contractor.
• Strong understanding of steel frame erection, sequencing, temporary works, and lifting operations.
• Experience delivering large-span structures such as industrial facilities, warehouses, logistics hubs, data centres, aviation buildings, exhibition halls, or film studio developments.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong programme management and reporting capabilities.
• Relevant construction qualifications including SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Manage the structural steel package from commencement through to handover.
• Coordinate the steelwork subcontractor and associated supply chain.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and installation methodologies.
• Oversee steel erection activities, including crane operations and lifting plans.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with project programme requirements.
• Manage package interfaces with concrete, cladding, roofing, and MEP contractors.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and report package performance to the project leadership team.
• Ensure quality standards, inspections, and testing requirements are achieved.
• Drive health, safety, and environmental compliance across all steelwork activities.
• Identify and mitigate programme and delivery risks.
• Manage defects, snagging, and package close-out activities.

Job description

Site Manager

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a major construction project and take ownership of the structural steel package from piling through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a large-scale, technically challenging development involving significant structural steel works, complex logistics, and multiple stakeholder interfaces.

About the Role

As Site Manager you will be responsible for managing the coordination, installation, and successful delivery of the structural steel package, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the structural steel package from commencement through to handover.


• Coordinate the steelwork subcontractor and associated supply chain.


• Review construction drawings, specifications, and installation methodologies.


• Oversee steel erection activities, including crane operations and lifting plans.


• Ensure all works are delivered in line with project programme requirements.


• Manage package interfaces with concrete, cladding, roofing, and MEP contractors.


• Conduct regular progress reviews and report package performance to the project leadership team.


• Ensure quality standards, inspections, and testing requirements are achieved.


• Drive health, safety, and environmental compliance across all steelwork activities.


• Identify and mitigate programme and delivery risks.


• Manage defects, snagging, and package close-out activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing structural steel packages on major construction projects.


• Background working for a main contractor, specialist steelwork contractor, or Tier 1 contractor.


• Strong understanding of steel frame erection, sequencing, temporary works, and lifting operations.


• Experience delivering large-span structures such as industrial facilities, warehouses, logistics hubs, data centres, aviation buildings, exhibition halls, or film studio developments.


• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong programme management and reporting capabilities.


• Relevant construction qualifications including SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on a flagship construction project.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Long-term project pipeline and career progression opportunities.


• Collaborative and high-performing project team environment.