Strategic Site Manager | Construction Projects Lead

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working where applicable

Job summary

Durham County Council is recruiting a Site Manager to lead safety‑driven delivery of strategic construction works in County Durham. You will manage staff, internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring projects meet quality, time and budget expectations while enforcing safe systems of work.

The role requires supervisory experience, SMSTS and CSCS credentials, and involves driving assessments as part of pre‑employment checks. Contact [e-mail] for discussion.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a building/construction services discipline.
• A valid 5-day SMSTS qualification.
• A CSCS Management Card.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of construction projects and related works.
• Lead operational staff, internal teams and subcontractors to ensure safety and timeliness.
• Maintain project records: job records, service sheets, timesheets, certificates.
• Monitor costs and ensure timely recording and prepared claims with the team.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a building/construction services discipline

SMSTS (5-day)

CSCS Management Card

Job description

Durham County Council is recruiting a Site Manager to lead safety‑driven delivery of strategic construction works in County Durham. You will manage staff, internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring projects meet quality, time and budget expectations while enforcing safe systems of work.

The role requires supervisory experience, SMSTS and CSCS credentials, and involves driving assessments as part of pre‑employment checks. Contact [e-mail] for discussion.