Site Manager

Building Careers UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional building contractor is looking for a Site Manager to oversee refurbishment and new build projects worth up to £5m in England. In this role, you will manage day-to-day operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to high standards. Essential qualifications include an SMSTS certificate, First Aid certification, and a CSCS Managers Card. Experience with Healthcare or Education projects is preferred. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, focusing on quality and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering refurbishment projects as a Site Manager.
• Experience in Healthcare or Education projects is desirable.
• Customer focused, results driven, and Health & Safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site operations to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Supervise site staff, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Uphold and enforce health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with specifications and industry standards.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

SMSTS certificate

First Aid certificate

CSCS Managers Card

Job description

Overview

A long- established Regional Building Contractor are currently looking to appoint a Site Manager to deliver, refurbishment and new build projects up to £5m for both public and private sector clients. The company are experiencing a sustained period of growth, with most of their work coming from repeat business.

Reporting into a Contracts Manager you will have full responsibility for the day to day running of the site, managing the construction process safely, efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage on-site operations to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Team Coordination: Supervise and coordinate the work of site staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering collaboration and productivity.
• Safety Management: Uphold and enforce rigorous health and safety standards across the site.
• Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and resolution of any issues.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor all site activities to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, resource tracking, and cost control.
• Supervise and effectively manage all subcontractors and labour on site.
• Monitoring overall progress against programmes.
• Liaison with clients and the management team in striving to achieve good standards of quality.
• Monitor projects to ensure they have the correct resources to be completed on time and to the required standard.
• Monitor the performance of the workforce on a regular basis and provide training and support where necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate a solid track record of successfully delivering refurbishment projects as the Number 1 Site Manager.
• Previous experience of working on Healthcare or Education projects is also desirable.
• Customer focused, results driven and Health & Safety conscious.
• A valid SMSTS certificate is essential.
• First Aid certificate is essential.
• CSCS Managers Card is essential.