Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Site Manager for a regional role in West Yorkshire. You will coordinate site staff and contractors, plan complex construction activities, and work with Project Managers to ensure on-time delivery and value.

A strong focus on safety and people management is essential. You will lead progress meetings, manage costs, and drive site performance while maintaining high standards of quality and safety in collaboration with the in-house Health, Safety and Environmental

Qualifications

• Extensive site management experience is required.
• Ability to plan and programme complex construction operations.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and commercial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; acts as main point of contact for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site staff and contractors to ensure efficient operations.
• Plan and programme all site activities with labour and resources.
• Collaborate with Contracts/Project Managers to meet programme and cost targets.
• Identify and resolve issues, implement corrective actions.
• Provide clear updates to stakeholders and lead progress meetings.
• Ensure high safety standards in liaison with HSE teams.

Skills

Site management

Planning programmes

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Cost control

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in construction

Job description

Role: Site Manager

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £50,000/£55,000 + Package

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Extensive previous site management experience ideally working with a regional contractor.
• 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.