Site Manager - Facades / Cladding

Orchard Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager based in the UK to lead site delivery and ensure excellence in project execution. This role involves managing daily site operations, overseeing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Successful candidates should possess strong leadership skills, relevant site management certifications, and a driving license. The position promises a dynamic working environment within the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager within construction.
• Experience across a range of sectors is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise daily site operations from mobilisation to completion.
• Oversee subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe, efficient, productive working practices.
• Implement construction programmes and monitor progress against key milestones.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and welfare standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and supply chain partners.
• Monitor site expenditure and assist with forecasts.
• Prepare daily site reports and support project close-out activities.

Skills

Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills

Proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills

Able to motivate teams and maintain high standards

Competent in construction software and technology (MS Office / reporting tools)

Education

CSCS or equivalent Site Management Safety Training Scheme certification

SMSTS or willingness to obtain

Construction-related qualification (HNC/HND or degree)

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Site Manager - Cladding / New-Build

Location: Initial project based in Shipley. Some travel will be expected after completetion.

The company are a dynamic and growing construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors operating nationally from their Yorkshire based office.

We are now looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead site delivery and ensure excellence in project execution.

Role Overview

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for on-site leadership, delivery, and performance of construction projects. You will coordinate all site activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be the primary point of contact on site for all subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Site Leadership & Delivery – Manage and supervise daily site operations from mobilisation to completion.
• Site Leadership & Delivery – Oversee subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe, efficient, productive working practices.
• Site Leadership & Delivery – Implement construction programmes and monitor progress against key milestones.
• Site Leadership & Delivery – Maintain high quality standards and compliance with project specifications.
• Health, Safety & Compliance – Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and welfare standards.
• Health, Safety & Compliance – Conduct regular site inspections, tool-box talks, and risk assessments.
• Health, Safety & Compliance – Maintain site documentation including RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and incident reports.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management – Act as main point of contact for clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management – Chair site meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management – Resolve day-to-day site issues promptly and professionally.
• Cost & Resource Control – Monitor site expenditure, subcontractor costs, and materials usage.
• Cost & Resource Control – Assist with forecasts, valuations, and progress claims.
• Cost & Resource Control – Coordinate deliveries and resource allocation to support progress.
• Quality & Reporting – Ensure workmanship meets the required standards and specifications.
• Quality & Reporting – Prepare daily site reports, progress photos, and handover documentation.
• Quality & Reporting – Support snagging, commissioning, and project close-out activities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager within construction.
• Experience across a range of sectors, desirable but not essential.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
• Proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Able to motivate teams and maintain high standards.
• Competent in construction software and technology (MS Office / reporting tools).

Qualifications

• CSCS or equivalent Site Management Safety Training Scheme certification.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or willingness to obtain.
• Construction-related qualification (HNC/HND or degree) desirable.
• Driving licence essential