Site Manager

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Heywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company based in Greater Manchester is seeking a motivated Site Manager to oversee daily operations on-site. The role demands a proven background in managing construction projects in housing, education, or commercial sectors, along with qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 and CSCS Black Card. Candidates should possess strong leadership and IT skills to ensure effective project delivery. The company offers a supportive work environment and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Collaborative working environment

Autonomy to manage your site

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing construction projects in housing, education, or commercial sectors.
• Trade background with progression to site management or relevant degree.
• Calm and effective under pressure.
• Commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the site and team.
• Plan and coordinate the site team to deliver projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Manage labour and material costs efficiently.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Relationship-building skills

IT proficiency (Word, Excel, Office 365)

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management

HNC or Degree in Construction-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Finlay Jude Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run construction company with over 40 years of experience in the industry. Based in Greater Manchester, our client delivers projects across education, housing, and commercial sectors, working with both public and private organisations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values its people, who are known for their loyalty, enthusiasm, and commitment to delivering high-quality projects.

Role

As Site Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of a designated site and its team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, coordinating, and leading the site team to deliver projects successfully.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, senior managers, and colleagues.
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Delegating tasks effectively, supporting training needs, and appraising staff performance.
• Delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Managing labour and material costs efficiently.
• Supporting the company\'s Social Value Strategy on site.
• Striving to achieve zero defects across all work.
• Attending relevant training and development courses.

We are looking for a motivated, results-driven Site Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will:

• Have a proven track record of managing construction projects within housing, education, and/or commercial sectors.
• Come from a trade background with progression into site management, or hold a construction-related degree.
• Be a team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality management systems and continuous improvement.
• Motivate and coach site teams to embed a culture of quality and accountability.

What You'll Need

• NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management, HNC, or Degree (or equivalent).
• CSCS Black Card.
• SMSTS certification.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Office 365).

Why Apply

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The autonomy to manage your site and the empowerment to succeed.

If you are interested in this Site Manager opportunity and want to work for a forward-thinking company, then apply now with your current updated CV.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven\'t heard back from us within 2 weeks, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person\'s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.