Site Manager

Site Manager (Externals) – Leading Tier 1 Contractor – Wales

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager with an engineering background and strong externals bias to join a market-leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering high-profile projects across Wales.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, financially secure business with a strong pipeline of secured work and genuine long-term career progression prospects.

The Role – Site Manager (Externals)

As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for managing and coordinating externals packages across a range of projects, including:

• New build schools

• Education sector developments

• General building projects

• Public sector schemes

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality external works packages including groundworks, drainage, hard and soft landscaping, external envelopes, cladding interfaces, paving, and associated infrastructure.

This role would suit a candidate who has progressed from an Engineering background (Site Engineer / Senior Engineer) into site management and retains strong technical knowledge of setting out, groundworks, and external construction methodology.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing all external works packages on site

• Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

• Ensuring health & safety compliance in line with company and statutory regulations

• Liaising with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Design Teams

• Managing programme and sequencing of external works

• Conducting quality inspections and ensuring high standards of finish

• Supporting overall site delivery and contributing to successful project completion

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager working for a main contractor

• Strong engineering background (previous experience as Site Engineer or similar)

• Demonstrable experience managing externals packages

• Experience delivering schools or general building projects preferred

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme

About the Company

This organisation is a Tier 1, market-leading construction contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Known for investing in their people, they offer:

• Genuine long-term career progression

• Structured development and training

• Strong project pipeline in Wales

• Stable and secure employment

• Competitive salary and benefits package

Why Apply?

• Work on high-profile education and public sector projects

• Join a respected Tier 1 contractor

• Long-term career prospects with internal promotion opportunities

• Strong regional presence in Wales

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you are a Site Manager with an engineering background and a strong externals focus, looking to join a forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor in Wales, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.