Site Manager

Severfield PLC; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Overtime uplifts

Paid travel time

Accommodation provided when working on

Career development across UK sites

Job summary

Severfield Commercial & Industrial Limited operates across UK construction sites, delivering structural steelwork for multiple sectors with strong safety standards. The role focuses on coordinating site activities, managing programmes and liaising with clients to ensure smooth project delivery.

You will oversee crews and equipment, enforce safety regulations, and operate within budget and schedule while supporting the wider project team across our nationwide sites.

Qualifications

• A construction-related degree (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience.
• CSCS Card
• NVQ Level 5 or 6
• SSSTS qualification
• MEWP certification
• Previous site management experience within the steelwork industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage site-based activities safely, efficiently, within budget and on schedule.
• Ensure all work aligns with company procedures, best practices, legislation and contracts.
• Oversee project programmes, monitor site progress and meet deadlines for on-time delivery.
• Act as primary client contact, manage expectations and support the Project Team in meetings.

Skills

Site management

Education

Construction-related degree or equivalent

NVQ Level 5 or 6

Tools

CSCS Card

SSSTS

MEWP certification

Job description

Company Severfield Commercial & Industrial Limited Location name Nationwide Contract Type Permanent Career Level D Contract weekly hours 48 Hours per Week Posting End Date 2 Sept 2026 Job number SUKIE00272

Vacancy Summary

This role can be based at any of our construction sites across the UK, including our satellite sites, providing flexibility to suit business needs

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Site Manager.

We offer market-leading rates of pay, with excellent overtime uplifts, paid travel time, and accommodation subsistence provided when working away on-site

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.

The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the bar high in their highly complex market!

In this role, you will be responsible for managing site-based activities safely, efficiently, within budget, and on schedule. You will ensure all work aligns with company procedures, best practices, statutory legislation, and contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project programmes, monitoring site progress, and taking action to meet deadlines for on-time project delivery.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations, and supporting the Project Team in meetings.
• Overseeing labour and plant equipment levels to maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensuring full compliance with safety regulations across all construction activities.

At Severfield, safety is paramount and embedded in every aspect of our work. Therefore, this role requires a strong commitment to health and safety standards. You will also need to obtain full security clearance if you do not already hold it.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• A construction-related degree (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience.
• CSCS Card
• NVQ Level 5 or 6
• Qualified in the Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
• MEWP certification
• Previous site management experience within the steelwork industry.

What We Offer

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including: