Site Manager in Radyr

Sphere Solutions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking a proactive Site Manager for a school extension project in Cardiff. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day site activities, coordinate trades, and ensure that projects are completed safely and to high standards. Proven experience in education or public sector projects and essential certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on education or public sector projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing and trade coordination.
• Confident working independently and maintaining high site standards.
• Must be comfortable walking site and taking a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations and coordinate all trades on the school extension project.
• Drive progress and ensure work is delivered on time and to specification.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality, and site presentation.
• Manage logistics, deliveries, and site organisation.
• Liaise effectively with the client, project manager, and school representatives.
• Regularly walk the site to monitor performance and ensure productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Construction sequencing

Trade coordination

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black/Gold)

First Aid qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the construction of an extension to a large, operational school. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing day-to-day site activities, coordinating trades, and ensuring that all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive and driven manager who enjoys being on site, motivating teams, and ensuring smooth project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations and coordinate all trades on the school extension project.

• Drive progress and ensure work is delivered on time and to specification.

• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality, and site presentation.

• Manage logistics, deliveries, and site organisation.

• Liaise effectively with the client, project manager, and school representatives.

• Regularly walk the site to monitor performance and ensure productivity.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on education or public sector projects.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing and trade coordination.

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid qualifications are essential.

• Confident working independently and maintaining high site standards.

• Must be comfortable walking site and taking a hands-on approach.