We are currently recruiting an experienced Site Manager for a well-known main contractor who work on new build construction and interior fit out projects across the UK. This vacancy is for the company’s construction division which tends to work on projects between £3-15 million in value. Projects are new build construction schemes in the industrial, commercial, retail, education and health sectors. Projects tend to be in the north with a focus on Yorkshire, the Northwest and North Mids. Site Managers can travel to projects daily or lodge away on schemes that may be further from home. They are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join the projects team as No1 on site on a £5 million new build industrial shed project to the north of Nottingham. The Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the site from cradle to grave, so you must have new build experience and be comfortable with the civils side, taking the project out of the ground. Main responsibilities: * Coordinating and clearly directing both directly employed site staff and contractors. * Planning and programming all site activities and coordinating labour. * Working closely with the visiting Contracts Manager to ensure work is progressing according to the programme with effective cost control. * Promptly dealing with any issues and planning corrective actions. * Proving regular updates, attending and leading progress meetings and subcontractor meetings. * Maintaining the Group’s high quality and safety standards, working closely with our in-house Health, Safety and Environmental Team. Requirements: * Previous site management experience is essential * Previous experience working for main contractors on new build projects * You must be able to plan all aspects of construction operations and produce construction programmes. Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and strong commercial awareness are required. * Strong interpersonal, leadership and people management skills are essential. You must be friendly and professional at all times when directly dealing with colleagues, contractors, clients, professionals and all others within the supply chain. * An academic qualification (HNC, HND, Degree in a construction-related subject) would be an advantage. * We are ideally seeking a candidate with 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 is essential