Site Manager (New Build)

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Site Manager responsible for managing ground-up new build sites, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have experience with new build construction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage evolving site conditions effectively. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 with a £5,000 car allowance.

Benefits

Bupa Private Healthcare

28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Standard Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing full build programmes (groundworks to final handover).
• Comfortable managing projects with changing design information.
• Up-to-date H&S knowledge, including SMSTS and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full site delivery of ground-up new build projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site logistics, and daily operations.
• Maintain quality control and enforce site health & safety protocols.

Skills

Strong background in new build construction

Strong decision-making ability

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and accountable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Site Manager

Location: Nationwide

Salary: £55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance

Benefits:

• Bupa Private Healthcare
• 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Standard Pension Scheme

About the Client

The client is a UK-wide construction and fit-out specialist delivering high-quality new build, refurbishment and roll-out programmes across the commercial and retail sectors. With continued growth across the region, they are now expanding their new build delivery team to support a series of fast-paced, design-and-build projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with experience delivering ground-up new build schemes, looking for secure, rolling project work and the chance to be part of a dynamic and proactive team.

Project Overview

Type: New Build

Typical Value: £2.5 million per project

Scope: Groundworks, structure, full build, fit-out, handover

Delivery: Fast-paced, design & build environments with live client input

Role Overview

As Site Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of new build sites from initial groundwork through to completion and handover. You\'ll manage subcontractors, uphold health & safety standards, and ensure the build is delivered to programme, quality, and budget - often in an environment where drawings and specifications may evolve during delivery.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who can take ownership, solve problems on the ground, and build strong working relationships with both internal teams and client-side stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full site delivery of ground-up new build projects
• Coordinate subcontractors, site logistics, and daily operations
• Maintain quality control and enforce site health & safety protocols
• Communicate regularly with commercial, technical, and client teams
• Monitor progress against programme, highlighting risks and resolving issues proactively
• Ensure accurate daily site records, reports, and project documentation

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience & Background:

• Strong background in new build construction, ideally D&B projects in the £2m-£3m range
• Experience managing full build programmes (groundworks to final handover)
• Trade background beneficial but not essential
• Comfortable managing projects where design information may be incomplete or change during delivery

Soft Skills:

• Highly proactive and accountable, drives progress
• Problem-solver with strong decision-making ability on site
• Team player who supports others and takes initiative when plans shift
• Strong communicator - confident dealing with subcontractors, internal teams, and clients
• Resilient and calm under pressure, especially on tight or fixed programmes

Technical Skills:

• Competent using Microsoft Office (email, reports, programmes)
• Up-to-date H&S knowledge, including SMSTS and First Aid certifications

How to Apply

Please submit your CV highlighting relevant new build delivery experience, particularly around £2.5m fast-track projects. We are especially interested in candidates who can lead from the front, manage evolving site conditions, and take full accountability for project success