Site Manager (Multi-site - Groundworks)

Portakabin Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular building company in Leeds is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee construction activities and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Responsibilities include supervising contractors, conducting audits, and managing project resources. The ideal candidate has experience in construction supervision and a solid understanding of HSE regulations. The position offers an annual salary of up to £40,000 plus benefits including a company car, pension, and additional leave options.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays

Contributory pension with life insurance

Health and wellbeing services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Program

Learning and development opportunities

Annual volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or groundworks roles.
• Proven experience supervising site activities.
• Ability to interpret surveys, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors and oversee site works.
• Carry out site audits and inspections.
• Evaluate and contribute to RAMS.

Skills

Supervision of site activities

Knowledge of HSE requirements

Competent in Microsoft Office

Ability to interpret construction information

Familiarity with construction software

Tools

SAP

CRM tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors and oversee site works to ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental and operational standards.
• Carry out site audits and inspections, producing accurate progress and compliance reports.
• Evaluate and contribute to RAMS, ensuring safe systems of work are followed on site.
• Verify subcontractors are compliant, competent and appropriately qualified.
• Identify gaps or issues in project scope, resources or delivery, escalating to stakeholders for resolution.
• Monitor changes to works, ensuring timely communication and accurate record‑keeping.
• Support protection of project financial performance through efficient site practices and compliance with agreed scope.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in construction or groundworks roles, with broad knowledge of materials, trades, HSE requirements, building methods and relevant regulations.
• Proven experience supervising multiple site activities, including contractors and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret construction information such as surveys, drawings and specifications.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and familiar with construction planning/programme software.
• Awareness of modular and off‑site construction methods, groundworks and infrastructure practices.
• Experience using business systems such as SAP and CRM tools is desirable.
• Even if you do not match all of our "ideal" criteria we would still be very keen to receive your CV as we love developing our people and may feel that you could be developed into this role.

We are conducting interviews during, or before, the week commencing TBC. Note: if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.

Why Portakabin?

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high‑quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance. Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding procedures for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team.

Role Details

Let’s be clear on salary and benefits. The position is based in Leeds, LS12 6LZ with travel around Yorkshire & the North East.

Annual salary up to £40,000 dependent on skills and experience. Plus an annual on‑target bonus of 5%.

Company Car, Permanent full‑time.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.
• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit.
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Benefits Program (discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!).
• Learning & development opportunities and resources.
• Opportunity for career progression.
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day.