Site Manager - Construction

Randstad CPE; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Bristol is seeking a Site Manager / Senior Site Manager with extensive experience in large-scale projects. This role involves supervising teams, liaising with clients, and ensuring project progress and quality control. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and First Aid, as well as possess strong leadership and communication skills. A competitive salary package is offered, alongside benefits including car allowance and bonus.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Private Pension

Qualifications

• Must possess SMSTS / SSSTS qualifications.
• First Aid and Fire Marshal certifications are required.
• A valid UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and report on project progress.
• Supervise construction workers and subcontractors.
• Purchase materials for each project phase.
• Monitor costs and project progress.
• Conduct quality and safety inspections.
• Prepare site reports and drawings.
• Ensure quality control checks are maintained.
• Motivate the workforce and solve issues as they arise.
• Use project management software regularly.
• Work on-site in all weather conditions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making ability

Commercial awareness

Ability to motivate others

Teamworking skills

Good knowledge of building methods and regulations

Education

SMSTS / SSSTS

First Aid

Fire Marshal

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Site Manager / Senior Site Manager - Construction Contractor

Location: Bristol

Company: Leading Main Contractor

Package: £50,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Pension

Are you an experienced Site Manager or Senior Site Manager? Do you have a passion for the projects you work on? Do you have experience working on large scale construction projects, student accommodations, schools, colleges and complete commercial new builds? Do you want to be part of an organisation that cares about its employees and values individuals?

Note: This company is actively growing and expanding due to high volumes of work.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and reporting on progress to staff and the public
• Supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors
• Buying materials for each phase of the project
• Monitoring build costs and project progress
• Conducting quality and safety inspections
• Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
• Maintaining quality control checks
• Motivating the workforce
• Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise
• Using specialist project management computer programmes
• Working on-site in all weathers, at clients\' businesses or in a site office

Requirements

• SMSTS / SSSTS
• First Aid
• Fire Marshal
• Full UK Driving Licence

Key Skills

• Good communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Decision-making ability
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to motivate others
• Teamworking skills
• Good knowledge of building methods and regulations

Next Steps

Apply today or get in touch for more information. Please note all conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence. This could be the next step in your career.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Info

• Job Title: Site Manager / Senior Site Manager
• Company: Leading Main Contractor
• Location: Bristol, Bristol
• Posted: Sep 15th 2025
• Closes: Oct 16th 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time