.Job Title: Site Manager
Location: Nationwide
Salary: £55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Benefits:
1. Bupa Private Healthcare
2. 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
3. Standard Pension Scheme
About the Client:
The client is a UK-wide construction and fit-out specialist delivering high-quality new build, refurbishment and roll-out programmes across the commercial and retail sectors. With continued growth across the region, they are now expanding their new build delivery team to support a series of fast-paced, design-and-build projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with experience delivering ground-up new build schemes, looking for secure, rolling project work and the chance to be part of a dynamic and proactive team.
Project Overview:
4. Type: New Build
5. Typical Value: £2.5 million per project
6. Scope: Groundworks, structure, full build, fit-out, handover
7. Delivery: Fast-paced, design & build environments with live client input
Role Overview:
As Site Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of new build sites from initial groundwork through to completion and handover. You'll manage subcontractors, uphold health & safety standards, and ensure the build is delivered to programme, quality, and budget - often in an environment where drawings and specifications may evolve during delivery.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who can take ownership, solve problems on the ground, and build strong working relationships with both internal teams and client-side stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
8. Manage the full site delivery of ground-up new build projects
9. Coordinate subcontractors, site logistics, and daily operations
10. Maintain quality control and enforce site health & safety protocols
11. Communicate regularly with commercial, technical, and client teams
12. Monitor progress against programme, highlighting risks and resolving issues proactively
13. Ensure accurate daily site records, reports, and project documentation
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Experience & Background:
14. Strong background in new build construction, ideally D&B projects in the £2m-£3m range
15. Experience managing full build programmes (groundworks to final handover)
16. Trade background beneficial but not essential
17. Comfortable managing projects where design information may be incomplete or change during delivery
Soft Skills:
18. Highly proactive and accountable, drives progress
19. Problem-solver with strong decision-making ability on site
20. Team player who supports others and takes initiative when plans shift
21. Strong communicator - confident dealing with subcontractors, internal teams, and clients
22. Resilient and calm under pressure, especially on tight or fixed programmes
Technical Skills:
23. Competent using Microsoft Office (email, reports, programmes)
24. Up-to-date H&S knowledge, including SMSTS and First Aid certifications
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV highlighting relevant new build delivery experience, particularly around £2.5m fast-track projects. We are especially interested in candidates who can lead from the front, manage evolving site conditions, and take full accountability for project success.