Site Manager

Guildmore Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Clear career progression opportunities

Job summary

Guildmore is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join the Midlands & North team, based in Manchester. You’ll deliver projects from start to finish, working with clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure safety, on programme delivery, and high-quality results within budget.

Key responsibilities include leading the site team, coordinating design information, managing health & safety, and maintaining strong governance across QA and cost control.

Qualifications

• SMSTS and First Aid qualifications are essential.
• Ideally 10+ years’ site experience.
• Strong residential and high-rise construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company and project H&S procedures and maintain high safety standards on site.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain; provide clear updates and manage expectations.
• Lead, motivate and develop the site team; set objectives and ensure resources are available to meet targets.
• Coordinate design information, review drawings for buildability and ensure works follow latest information.
• Drive quality control by implementing Guildmore’s procedures and ensuring QA records are kept and issues closed.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to achieve programme, cost and quality targets and monitor variations.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid

Site Management

Leadership

Job description

Guildmore is looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our Midlands & North team, based in Manchester.

You’ll take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from start to finish, working closely with the project team, clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure projects are deliveredsafely, on programme, to a high standard and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with company and project H&S procedures.
• Maintain high safety and environmental standards across site.
• Carry out regular site inspections, inductions, toolbox talks and briefings.
• Promote a strong safety culture and oversee temporary works requirements.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain.
• Manage client expectations and provide clear, realistic updates.
• Monitor progress and address delays or issues promptly.
• Provide regular project progress reports.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, motivate and develop the site team.
• Set clear objectives and ensure the team has the skills and resources required.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Manage delivery against programme, cost and quality targets.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure adequate resources are in place.
• Chair site coordination and subcontractor progress meetings.
• Identify risks, delays and opportunities, taking action to maintain progress.
• Maintain accurate site records and reports.

Design & Technical

• Coordinate design information and resolve technical queries.
• Review drawings and specifications for buildability and compliance.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with the latest approved information.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering.

Quality Control

• Implement Guildmore’s quality procedures and ensure the Quality Plan and ITP are followed.
• Ensure inspections, QA records and statutory requirements are completed and maintained.
• Drive high-quality standards throughout construction and ensure issues are closed out promptly.
• Work closely with the Project/Ops Manager and QS to manage project costs and risks.
• Monitor subcontractor applications, variations and prelim expenditure.
• Identify opportunities to improve value and project profitability.
• Ensure site instructions and variations are managed correctly.

Supply Chain Management

• Build effective relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure works are properly planned and preparatory activities are completed ahead of each trade.
• Drive subcontractor performance to achieve programme and quality requirements.

About You

• SMSTS and First Aid qualifications are essential.
• Ideally 10+ years’ site experience.
• Strong residential and high-rise construction experience.

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunities to develop your knowledge of systems, compliance and business operations.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Clear career progression opportunities within the team.