Site Managers

Lindum; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Site Manager in Peterborough. The role involves overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating staff and subcontractors, and ensuring projects proceed efficiently while maintaining high safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior site management experience, a valid driving license, and relevant construction qualifications. The position is full-time with benefits including company car or cash allowance.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Pension

Profit-related pay

Employee share scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Ongoing personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in site management essential with diverse project types.
• Ability to effectively plan construction operations and programs.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and safety standards.
• Valid driving license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of construction sites within 50 miles of Peterborough.
• Coordinate site staff and subcontractors to ensure project efficiency.
• Lead progress and subcontractor meetings to provide updates.
• Implement corrective measures for any arising issues.

Skills

Site management experience

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in construction

Tools

SMSTS

First Aid

Black Managers CSCS card

Asbestos awareness training

Working at height training

Scaffold inspection training

Job description

Overview

Due to new business wins, we are recruiting experienced Site Managers to join the Peterborough team. You will oversee the day‑to‑day running of construction sites within a 50 mile radius of Peterborough, coordinating and directing both directly employed site staff and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and program all site activities, coordinating labour.
• Work closely with the Contracts/Project Manager to ensure that work progresses according to the programme with effective cost control.
• Promptly deal with any issues and plan corrective actions.
• Provide regular updates; attend and lead progress meetings and subcontractor meetings.
• Maintain the Group’s high quality and safety standards, working closely with our in‑house Health, Safety and Environmental Team.

Qualifications

• Previous site‑management experience essential; mix of housing, commercial and industrial jobs.
• Ability to plan all aspects of construction operations and produce construction programmes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and strong commercial awareness.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and people‑management skills; must be friendly and professional at all times with colleagues, contractors, clients and professionals.
• Academic qualification (HNC, HND, Degree in a construction‑related subject) an advantage.
• 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.

Benefits

• Company car or cash allowance
• Pension
• Profit‑related pay
• Employee share scheme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee discounts
• On‑site parking
• Ongoing personal and professional learning and development opportunities

Position Details

The position is permanent and full time (45 hours per week, with willingness to be flexible).

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations, such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non‑disabled people.

About Lindum Group

Established in 1956, Lindum Group is the East Midlands leading construction company employing over 620 staff across our sites in Lincoln, Peterborough and York.

You’ll be joining a well‑established, employee and family‑owned company where “the difference is our people” and “the best argument wins”. At Lindum, everyone’s contribution is valued equally, and we take pride in our working environment, with colleagues developing new skills and unlocking their fullest potential every day.