Site Manager - Structural Steel

Novax Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd in the East Midlands is seeking a Site Manager for structural steel projects across the UK. You will take ownership from pre-start through handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and high quality across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes leadership of site teams, subcontractors and daily operations, with a focus on programme control, RAMS, and reporting. A strong track record in structural steel and safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Site management experience in structural steel projects.
• Capability to read and interpret structural steel drawings.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and site compliance.
• Experience coordinating multiple live sites and crews.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and report progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural steel installation activities across multiple live sites.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and daily operations.
• Carry out site surveys, pre-start meetings and safety inspections.
• Oversee RAMS, site documentation and programme reporting.
• Coordinate quality inspections, snagging and project close-out.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers to keep projects moving efficiently.

Skills

Site management

Structural steel

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Leadership

Education

SSSTS qualification

Crane Supervisor qualification

CSCS Gold Card

IPAF

PASMA

First Aid qualification

Job description

Site Manager - Structural Steel

Leicester | £60,000 per annum | Permanent

The Company

Some Site Manager roles are about keeping projects ticking over.

This isn't one of them.

The steel you'll be installing will form the backbone of major construction projects across the UK. Every programme matters, every lift is planned, and every installation relies on someone who can lead from the front while keeping safety, quality and deadlines under control.

This is a specialist structural steel contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects. They're continuing to grow, investing in their people and creating genuine opportunities for experienced Site Managers to progress their careers.

The Role

You'll take ownership of structural steel installation projects from pre-start through to handover, ensuring work is completed safely, on programme and to the highest standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead structural steel installation activities across multiple live sites.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and daily operations.
• Carry out site surveys, pre-start meetings and safety inspections.
• Oversee RAMS, site documentation and programme reporting.
• Coordinate quality inspections, snagging and project close-out.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers to keep projects moving efficiently.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous Site Management experience within structural steel.
• SSSTS qualification (minimum).
• Crane Supervisor qualification.
• CSCS Gold Card.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and site compliance.

Desirable

• IPAF.
• PASMA.
• First Aid qualification.

What's On Offer

• £60,000 per annum.
• Long-term career progression into senior site or project leadership positions.
• Work on a varied portfolio of structural steel projects across multiple sectors.
• Join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• Supportive management team with a genuine focus on developing its people.