Site Manager
Site Manager – Manchester (North West Projects)
Office Location: Manchester
Project Location: North West
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000
We are working with a well-established main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join their Manchester office, delivering projects across the North West.
This is a site-based role responsible for the efficient, profitable and safety-conscious management of projects from inception through to completion and handover, as allocated by the Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Director.
You will be responsible for day-to-day site management, ensuring works are delivered on time, to a high-quality standard and within budget, while maintaining strong standards of health & safety, site coordination and record keeping throughout.
The role requires a proactive, organised and hands-on approach, working closely with subcontractors, site operatives and project teams to ensure smooth project delivery and defect-free handover.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day site operations from inception through to completion and handover, reporting to the Project Manager / Contracts Manager
Update and track the project programme and short-term lookahead programmes, issuing weekly updates
Assist in the production and maintenance of the Construction Phase Plan
Chair weekly subcontractor progress and Health & Safety meetings, ensuring actions are recorded and closed out
Manage site setup including welfare, offices, utilities, logistics, security and signage
Coordinate subcontractors and directly employed operatives in line with programme requirements
Ensure RAMS are reviewed, approved and communicated to all operatives on site
Maintain RFIs, CVIs and site information schedules via SharePoint, ensuring timely closure
Issue subcontractor instructions and ensure compliance with project requirements
Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained, including PPE, toolbox talks and site compliance
Monitor site progress, quality and productivity, reporting issues to the Project Manager / Contracts Manager
Maintain site records including weekly reports, drawings, registers and documentation
Support procurement scheduling alongside the Quantity Surveyor and project team
Carry out schedule of conditions at project commencement
Carry out regular toolbox talks and maintain records
Take and maintain weekly progress photographs from agreed locations
Ensure site compound, welfare facilities and work areas are kept clean, secure and operational
Support O&M and Health & Safety file compilation throughout the project
Attend subcontractor pre-start meetings
Ensure understanding of contract scope, drawings and documentation
Strive for defect-free handover and completion
Liaise with neighbours and surrounding stakeholders where required
Requirements
IT literate including Word, Excel and email
Ability to report against programme in agreed format
SMSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness and Working at Height
Appropriate CSCS card
Experience producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Strong Health & Safety awareness
Good numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective meeting and coordination skills
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Suitable industry-standard site management experience within construction
Minimum HNC/HND or NVQ Level 7 (preferred) or equivalent experience
CIOB membership or NVQ Level 4 (preferred)
Experience using construction planning software (e.g. Project Commander or equivalent)
Professional, presentable and proactive approach at all times