Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations on healthcare/educational/commercial schemes across Yorkshire.

You'll lead directly employed site staff and subcontractors, plan and program activities, monitor costs, and drive safety with our in-house teams, ensuring projects progress on time and to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive site management experience on industrial new builds.
• Ability to plan complex construction programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Academic construction qualification(s) are an advantage.
• In-date safety training and relevant certifications are desirable.
• Full driving licence is essential for regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site staff and contractors to ensure efficient operations.
• Plan and program all site activities and allocate resources.
• Work with Contracts/Project Managers to keep projects on programme and budget.
• Identify and resolve issues; implement corrective actions.
• Provide regular progress updates and run subcontractor meetings.
• Maintain high quality and safety standards in collaboration with the HSE team.

Skills

Site management

Programme planning

People management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder liaison

Education

HNC/HND/ Degree in construction

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid

Asbestos awareness

Working at height

Scaffold inspection

Driving licence

Job description

Role: Site Manager

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £55,000/£60,000 + Package

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a leading regional contractor? You'll be instrumental in overseeing the day-to-day running on a variety of healthcare/educational/residential/commercial schemes throughout the Yorkshire region.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Site Manager you will be a key player in our success, responsible for:

• Coordinating and directing both our directly employed site staff and valued contractors, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Planning and programming all site activities, meticulously coordinating labour and resources to ensure seamless operations.
• Working in close partnership with Contracts/Project Managers to ensure projects progress according to programme, with a sharp focus on effective cost control and delivering value.
• Proactively identifying and resolving any issues that arise, planning and implementing corrective actions promptly.
• Providing regular, clear updates to stakeholders and leading productive progress and subcontractor meetings.
• Upholding our commitment to high quality and paramount safety standards, working closely in-house Health, Safety and Environmental Team. Your dedication to ensuring "we all go home safe, every day" is paramount.

Essential Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Extensive previous site management experience ideally working on Industrial new builds.
• The proven ability to plan all aspects of complex construction operations and produce robust construction programmes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and a keen commercial awareness.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and people management skills. You'll be a friendly, professional, and collaborative point of contact for colleagues, contractors, clients, and all supply chain partners, embodying our partnership approach.
• An academic qualification (HNC, HND, Degree in a construction-related subject) is a distinct advantage, demonstrating your commitment to professional development.
• In-date qualifications and training such as SMSTS, First Aid, Black Managers CSCS card, asbestos awareness, working at height, and scaffold inspection are highly desirable.
• A full driving licence is essential for this regional role.