Job Description

About the Client
Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating across construction, landscaping, and public realm projects throughout the UK. They are recognised for delivering high-quality schemes as a main contractor, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and collaborative project delivery.

About the Role
As Site Manager, you will report directly to the Project Manager on larger projects and to a visiting Contracts Manager on smaller schemes. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality project while maintaining best practice across all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. The role includes full ownership of the day-to-day management of site operations, driving production, and effectively coordinating site labour and plant resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the design and procurement process.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality workmanship, achieving right-first-time results.
• Monitor and manage progress against the construction programme.
• Chair weekly internal site meetings and coordinate actions with the wider project team.
• Monitor site labour, plant, and material requirements against the programme and agreed allowances, liaising with the Project Manager / Contracts Manager as required.
• Complete, manage, and maintain all site HSEQ documentation, including daily briefings, task briefings (TBT), LOLER, PUWER, and site inspections
• Prepare and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring works are carried out safely and in accordance with them
• Manage all site resources, including direct labour and subcontractors
• Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved
• Drive and manage day-to-day site production to meet programme and quality targets
• Manage and coordinate the engineering team and Site Supervisors
• Carry out site inductions in line with company procedures
• Issue and control permit to work
• Call off and manage materials in line with programme requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records, including site diaries and photographs
• Assist with the preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) documentation

Requirements

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• NVQ Level 6
• 3 day first aid
• SEATS, NRSWA and Asbestos awareness 
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator

Skills & Attributes

• Working as ‘one team’ across multiple functions to deliver exceptional results for our clients
• Strong people engagement and management skills
• Ability to manager multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Good communication abilities

Experience

• Proven technical, management and organisational abilities
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets and implement safe systems of work
• Detailed knowledge of health, safety, quality and environmental issues relevant to the project environment