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.

• 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

• 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