Site Manager - Structural Steel

Novax Recruitment; Haltwhistle; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking a Site Manager to oversee various projects across the UK. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing site operations, and leading a team to ensure successful project completion. Strong experience in construction, along with necessary qualifications like SMSTS and CSCS, is essential for this role. The position requires travel across the UK and working away from home.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing construction projects.
• Strong attention to health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Produce necessary method statements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients and project teams during site meetings.

Skills

Structural steel and metal cladding/decking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Management and problem-solving skills

Education

Appointed Person

SMSTS

CSCS Managers card / Level 6 NVQ

Full UK driving licence

Tools

AUTOCAD

Strumis

Tekla

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Site Manager to oversee the delivery of various construction projects across the UK. You will report to the Construction Manager and work closely with the project team to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget completion. The role involves travel UK-wide and regular periods away from home.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and CDM requirements.
• Produce method statements, erection sequences, crane lift plans, and risk assessments.
• Conduct pre-site inspections and manage safe handovers.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with clients, designers, and project teams.
• Support planning, budgeting, and reporting for assigned projects.
• Manage subcontractors, plant, and equipment to ensure safety, quality, and performance.
• Maintain site documentation, including daily reports, handover certificates, NCRs, and toolbox talks.
• Lead the site team, maintaining high safety standards, morale, and workmanship.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in structural steel and metal cladding/decking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AUTOCAD, Strumis, or Tekla is desirable.
• Strong management, time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work away from home and travel UK-wide.

Qualifications

• Appointed Person - must have
• SMSTS
• CSCS Managers card / Level 6 NVQ
• Full UK driving licence