Site Manager – Construction

Bimplus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50,000 – £60,000 per annum DOE

Employee referral scheme

Group life insurance

Employee dividend

Company bonus scheme

Uniform, including PPE

Staying-away and subsistence allowance

Overtime rates

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced Site Manager with proven school fit-out experience to lead on-site construction and fit-out activities. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage resources, and ensure safety, quality and programme adherence across multiple site locations.

Reporting to Contracts Managers and Construction Director, you will deliver projects within budget and to specification, maintaining strong stakeholder communication and a proactive, hands-on approach to site management.

Qualifications

• Proven Site Management experience within the construction industry.
• Essential: Previous experience managing school fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, site operations and project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, tradespeople and site operatives.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety procedures and site compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all on-site construction and fit-out activities.
• Liaise with Contracts Managers, engineers, architects and surveyors.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Prepare site logistics plans and allocate resources efficiently.
• Maintain consistent use of Procure throughout all phases of the project.
• Manage day-to-day site operations and supervise subcontractors and trades.
• Ensure site operatives submit accurate timesheets and maintain records.
• Monitor progress and address issues that could affect programme or delivery.
• Carry out site inspections to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ensure inductions are completed and signing-in records are accurate.
• Provide regular progress updates to Contracts Managers and stakeholders.
• Maintain site diaries, safety documentation and attendance records.
• Attend site meetings and contribute to project discussions.
• Identify and rectify defects or deviations in workmanship and materials.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Procure

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager with proven school fit-out experience to join an established construction team delivering projects across a variety of site locations.

This is a key site-based role responsible for the day-to-day management of construction and fit-out operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Previous experience managing school fit-out projects is essential for this position.

Reporting to the Contracts Managers and Construction Director, you will take ownership of site operations while working closely with subcontractors, trades, engineers, architects, surveyors and other project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Plan and coordinate all on-site construction and fit-out activities.
• Liaise effectively with Contracts Managers, engineers, architects and surveyors.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Prepare site logistics plans and ensure resources are allocated efficiently.
• Maintain consistent use of Procure throughout all phases of the project.

Site Management & Supervision

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the construction site.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, tradespeople and labourers.
• Ensure directly employed site operatives complete and submit accurate timesheets.
• Monitor progress and proactively address issues that could impact programme or delivery.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Ensure all site operatives complete the required site induction before starting work and that signing-in records are accurately maintained.

Health & Safety

• Enforce company health and safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct and review risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.
• Ensure all site personnel comply with legal, regulatory and company safety requirements, including PPE standards.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Respond appropriately to first-aid incidents and ensure all relevant procedures are followed.

Resource Management

• Ensure materials, equipment and labour are available when required.
• Monitor material usage and deliveries to prevent shortages and programme delays.
• Maintain effective inventory control and ensure appropriate site security.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular progress updates to Contracts Managers and key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily site diaries, safety documentation and attendance records.
• Attend site meetings and contribute effectively to project discussions.

Quality Control

• Ensure works are completed to a high standard and in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Identify, manage and rectify defects or deviations in workmanship and materials.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proven Site Management experience within the construction industry.
• Essential: Previous experience managing school fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, site operations and project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, tradespeople and site operatives.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety procedures and site compliance.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain project programmes.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to site management.

Benefits & Package

• £50,000 – £60,000 per annum DOE
• Employee referral scheme
• Group life insurance
• Employee dividend
• Company bonus scheme
• Uniform, including all required PPE
• Staying-away and subsistence allowances
• Overtime rates, subject to working-hour conditions