Site Manager - Structural Steel

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Haltwhistle; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Site Manager with expertise in structural steel to oversee construction projects across the UK. The role requires strong management skills and the ability to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS Managers card, and a full UK driving license. This position involves travel UK-wide and managing subcontractors while maintaining high safety standards.

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 in structural steel and metal cladding/decking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of AUTOCAD, Strumis, or Tekla

Strong management skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel UK-wide

Education

Appointed Person - must have

SMSTS

CSCS Managers card / Level 6 NVQ

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Site Manager - Structural Steel – England – £55,000 - £60,000

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