Site Manager

We Are Footprint; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable main contractor in Manchester is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead projects up to 8 million. You will manage daily site operations, ensuring quality and safety compliance while coordinating with clients and subcontractors. Ideal candidates will have proven site management experience, relevant certifications, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Clear progression routes

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Background in managing both new build and refurbishment projects.
• Experience delivering projects under framework agreements.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day site management on allocated projects.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, to specification, and to budget.
• Lead site inductions and toolbox talks.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black/Gold)

First Aid at Work certification

Job description

Overview

Our client are a reputable main contractor delivering new build and refurbishment projects across framework agreements. With projects ranging in value up to 8 million, our work spans education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and public sector developments. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Role Overview

They are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of projects up to 8m. Reporting to the Project Manager/Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring quality, safety, and programme compliance, and coordinating directly with clients, subcontractors, and the wider project team.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day site management on allocated projects.


• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, to specification, and to budget.


• Lead site inductions, toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.


• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour effectively.


• Monitor quality of workmanship and ensure compliance with design/specification.


• Work with the commercial team to manage costs, variations, and progress.


• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and programme updates.


• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within a main contracting environment.


• Background in managing both new build and refurbishment projects.


• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and site management procedures.


• Experience delivering projects under framework agreements.


• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold) and First Aid at Work certification essential.


• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.


• Ability to manage projects up to 8m in value.

On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including car allowance.


• Opportunity to deliver varied projects across frameworks.


• Supportive team culture with clear progression routes.


• A growing business with a strong reputation for quality delivery.