Site Manager - South West

BALFOUR BEATTY; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Site Manager, where you will lead vital construction projects that shape communities. This role offers the chance to work on complex projects in the Defence Sector, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. You will be empowered to motivate your team, manage site logistics, and implement health and safety systems. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company provides a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension plan

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing construction projects and site logistics.
• Ability to communicate and implement health and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the safety and quality of construction projects.
• Control budgets, manage costs, and track project progress.

Skills

Site Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Project Management

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Problem Solving

Education

SMSTS Qualification

CSCS Card

Job description

About the role

Shape daily life for millions in this construction management role and lead a team on inspiring infrastructure projects. As a Site Manager with an industry leader, you’ll join a community of bold thinkers who share skills and ideas to shape society for the better. We’re growing. We create new opportunities every day. And we respect everyone’s unique talents. Join us.

The opportunity is to work on a complex construction project for the Defence Sector in the South West region.

What you'll be doing

Managing vital construction projects for a stable business in a booming industry, you’ll:

1. Be essential to the success, safety, and quality of construction projects
2. Control, manage, and deliver smaller-scale site-based project work or support a Senior Project Manager to manage sections of larger projects
3. Manage, motivate, and coach a multi-disciplinary team – including the integration and monitoring of trade contractors
4. Ensure that customer specifications and project objectives are met – considering safety, risk, quality, and time
5. Monitor budgets, control costs, and manage cost recovery
6. Develop realistic short-term programmes and track progress
7. Collaborate with teams across project management, commercial, operations, health and safety, and external suppliers

Who we're looking for

An SMSTS-qualified Site Manager with a CSCS Card, you’ll:

1. Build on your experience managing site logistics and operational delivery within construction or a related environment
2. Communicate safe systems of work and implement improvements
3. Work flexibly on complex projects and meet strict deadlines
4. Apply your knowledge of health and safety legislation to implement H&S systems, coach others in H&S documentation, and guide incident investigations
5. Proactively solve problems and contribute to team success

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities.

Why join us?

Contributing to meaningful projects is rewarding, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that you can tailor to your needs, including:

• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 40% remote work where feasible
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)
• Family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Additional benefits like pension, share plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes

About us

We operate across England and Wales, creating places for living, working, learning, and recreation, focusing on sectors like aviation, health, defence, education, and development.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of various organizations promoting inclusion and have committed to long-term actions on Black inclusion. We are also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are dedicated to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities and health conditions. For more information, visit disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk.