Site Manager (Leicester)

Thorn Baker Construction; Wigston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join its growing North West team on a permanent basis. The role involves managing day-to-day on-site activities across new build and refurbishment projects in sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial and public sector, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will lead site teams and subcontractors, maintain HSE compliance, and liaise with clients and consultants to deliver projects to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager with a UK main contractor.
• Experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A sound understanding of current Health & Safety legislation.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site activities from start through to completion.
• Lead subcontractors and site teams to achieve programme targets.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor quality throughout the project to achieve a defect-free handover.
• Produce and manage short-term programmes.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and the wider project team.
• Coordinate site logistics, materials and labour.
• Maintain accurate site records and provide progress updates to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Site Manager

Location:Leicester
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

A well-established and respected regional main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join its growing North West team.

Working across a range of new build and refurbishment projects within sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial and public sector, you'll play a key role in delivering projects safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As Site Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of construction sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all on-site activities from start through to completion.

• Lead subcontractors and site teams to achieve programme targets.

• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

• Monitor quality throughout the project to achieve a defect-free handover.

• Produce and manage short-term programmes.

• Liaise with clients, consultants and the wider project team.

• Coordinate site logistics, materials and labour.

• Maintain accurate site records and provide progress updates to senior management.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager with a UK main contractor.

• Experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• A sound understanding of current Health & Safety legislation.

• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.

• A proactive attitude and commitment to delivering projects to a high standard.

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 - £55,000 salary.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Permanent opportunity with a stable and growing contractor.

• Diverse projects across the Manchester and North West region.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.