Site Manager

AGM Construction Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a dynamic team in York. The role involves overseeing on-site staff and contractors, ensuring projects meet high standards within budget and timelines. With a focus on safety and quality, this full-time permanent position offers competitive salary and benefits including a company car or cash allowance.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Pension scheme

Profit-related bonuses

Employee share scheme

Opportunities for career development and training

Qualifications

• Experience managing site operations in housing, commercial, or industrial sectors.
• Ability to plan and manage construction phases effectively.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise on-site employees and contractors.
• Organize and schedule site activities, coordinating workforce.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in Construction

Tools

SMSTS

First Aid

Black CSCS Manager Card

Scaffold Inspection

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join our client’s dynamic team in York. The successful applicant will take a lead role in managing both on-site staff and external contractors, ensuring project delivery on time, within budget, and up to the company’s high standards.

Key Duties:

• Directing and supervising on-site employees and contractors.
• Organizing and scheduling site activities, including workforce coordination.
• Collaborating with the Contracts/Project Manager to align project milestones with timelines and budget controls.
• Identifying and resolving issues efficiently, implementing necessary corrective actions.
• Providing consistent project reports and leading progress meetings with subcontractors.
• Ensuring strict compliance with quality and safety standards, working closely with the Health, Safety, and Environmental team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Solid background in site management, ideally within housing, commercial, or industrial sectors.
• Strong ability to plan and manage all phases of construction operations, including creating detailed project timelines.
• Deep understanding of construction methods, combined with a strong commercial focus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team coordination skills, with a professional approach to managing contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Formal qualifications in construction (HNC, HND, or Degree) are advantageous.
• Preferred certifications: SMSTS, First Aid, Black CSCS Manager card, asbestos awareness, working at height, scaffold inspection.
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Position Details: This is a full-time permanent position (45 hours per week with some flexibility required). The role offers a competitive salary package, including a company car or cash allowance, pension scheme, profit-related bonuses, an employee share scheme, and opportunities for career development and training.