Site Manager

Service Care Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee social housing projects in the Wakefield area. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for site operations, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key skills include strong technical knowledge of construction, excellent organizational abilities, and effective communication. The position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000 along with a pension scheme and private healthcare options.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare options available

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of site execution from mobilisation through to completion.
• Uphold and promote exemplary health & safety standards.
• Lead the planning, coordination and sequencing of works.
• Oversee all subcontractors and labour, ensuring consistent quality and productivity.
• Carry out risk assessments and enforce safety controls on site.
• Work closely with procurement teams to support efficient material ordering.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, clients and residents.
• Manage and develop site-based staff and promote a positive team culture.
• Support delivery of any agreed social value commitments.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of construction and refurbishment practices

Excellent organisational and project-programming capabilities

Confidence in problem solving and decision making

Clear communication skills, both written and verbal

Commercial awareness with the ability to monitor budgets and variations

Ability to influence, lead and engage with teams

Education

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Valid CSCS card

Job description

Site Manager – Wakefield – Full time, Permanent – £45,000 - £55,000 per year

We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of planned works across social housing projects. You will lead all site operations, ensuring the project is delivered safely, to programme and to budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of site execution from mobilisation through to completion
• Uphold and promote exemplary health & safety standards
• Lead the planning, coordination and sequencing of works
• Oversee all subcontractors and labour, ensuring consistent quality and productivity
• Carry out risk assessments and enforce safety controls on site
• Work closely with procurement teams to support efficient material ordering
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, clients and residents
• Manage and develop site‑based staff and promote a positive team culture
• Support delivery of any agreed social value commitments

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong technical knowledge of construction and refurbishment practices
• Excellent organisational and project‑programming capabilities
• Confidence in problem solving and decision making
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commercial awareness with the ability to monitor budgets and variations
• Ability to influence, lead and engage with teams
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Valid CSCS card

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare options available

If interested please feel free to get in touch with James at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed).