Site Manager (New Build Construction)

ZipRecruiter; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor seeks an experienced Site Manager for a new build commercial project in Doncaster valued at £3 million. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of site management, ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and cost standards while maintaining effective team coordination. This role offers the opportunity to transition to future projects as new builds commence in early 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous site management experience required, ideally in commercial projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes needed.
• Strong leadership and people management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site staff and contractors effectively.
• Plan construction activities and manage resources.
• Ensure progress aligns with project timelines and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Awareness

Planning

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in a construction-related subject

Tools

SMSTS

First Aid

Black Managers CSCS card

Asbestos Awareness

Working at Height

Scaffold Inspection

Job description

Job Description

Headley Professional Recruitment Ltd are currently recruiting an experienced Site Manager for a regional construction main contractor. Our client is a Leeds/Bradford based construction main contractor with an excellent reputation. They work on new build projects in the industrial, retail and commercial sectors across the North of England valued between £1-10 million.

They are currently recruiting an experienced Site Manager for a new build commercial project in Doncaster. The project is £3 million in value and is in its early stages with a Site Engineer on site. The project will run until Christmas 2025 and the Site Manager will be moved across to a new project to start in early 2026 after completion of this scheme.

Main responsibilities of the Site Manager include:

* Coordinating and clearly directing both directly employed site staff and contractors.

* Planning and programming all site activities and coordinating labour.

* Working closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure work is progressing according to the programme with effective cost control.

* Promptly dealing with any issues and planning corrective actions.

* Proving regular updates, attending and leading progress meetings and subcontractor meetings.

* Maintaining the Group’s high quality and safety standards, working closely with our in-house Health, Safety and Environmental Team.

Essential requirements:

* Previous site management experience is essential - ideally new build commercial, retail and industrial projects.

* You must be able to plan all aspects of construction operations and produce construction programmes.

Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and strong commercial awareness are required.

* Strong interpersonal, leadership and people management skills are essential. You must be friendly and professional at all times when directly dealing with colleagues, contractors, clients, professionals and all others within the supply chain.

* An academic qualification (HNC, HND, Degree in a construction-related subject) would be an advantage.

* We are ideally seeking a candidate with in-date qualifications and training such as SMSTS, First Aid, Black Managers CSCS card, asbestos awareness, working at height, scaffold inspection.

* A full driving licence is essential