Site Manager - New Build Care Home Project

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent construction contractor is seeking a Site Manager for a new build care home project in York. You will be responsible for overseeing site activities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in care home projects or similar settings and relevant qualifications. This position offers a salary of £50k–£60k plus benefits including a car allowance.

Benefits

£5000 Car Allowance

Additional Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing care home projects or similar.
• Ability to collate team information for project reports.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress against project timelines and take action when necessary.
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards on-site.
• Manage project budget and financial position.
• Oversee all site operations and staff.
• Ensure client satisfaction and build strong relationships.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Care Home project experience

Multi-occupancy projects

Communication skills

IT literacy

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Relevant CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid Qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Site Manager – New Build Care Home Project

* c£50k – £60k

* £5000 Car Allowance

* Additional Benefits

The Company

My client is an independent construction contractor with longstanding customer relationships stretching back over two decades. These projects consist of New Builds and Refurbishments, primarily in the residential and commercial sectors.

The Site Manager Role:

They have recently secured a new build care home project in York with an approximate duration of 12 months, finishing in August 2026. They require a No.1 Site Manager to take day to day responsibility for the project, supported by a Project Manager and a roving Contracts Manager.

Site Managers Roles & Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for programme completion – monitoring progress against programme, taking remedial action where appropriate, protecting the company’s contractual position at all times.
• Management of Health & Safety – to implement and maintain high standards of Health & Safety on site in accordance with the company’s H&S policy and construction phase H&S plan.
• Control of site – to oversee all site activities, being available at all times to deal with any site specific problems or queries.
• Cost Management – to manage the project within budget, safeguarding the company’s financial position at all times.
• Management of all Site Operatives – to manage all staff including the appointment and review of all trade and subcontractors.
• Quality Control – to maintain high standards of quality on each project.
• Client Satisfaction – to develop and maintain good working relationships with design team / client and supply chain.

The Successful Site Manager:

• Ideally previous Care Home related project experience.
• If not Care Homes, then multi-occupancy projects such as Student Accommodation, Hospitals, Residential Apartments, etc.
• Relevant CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid Qualifications
• Able to collate information from his team to prepare and present the project report.
• Sufficient communication skills to deal with members of the public and other pertinent parties
• Sufficient IT, numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil position responsibilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of plant operations, maintenance and capabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety rules, regulations and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to complete all necessary paperwork associated with areas of responsibility