Site Manager

Posted 02 February 2026
Salary 45000.0
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent
Specialism Construction & Property
Reference73314
Expiry 04 April 2026

Job description

  • Job title: Site Manager

  • Employment type: Permanent

  • Salary: £45,000–£50,000 (DOE)

  • Package: Commercial vehicle (pickup truck), 20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown, option for private healthcare, regular social events 

  • Locations of work: Nationwide, with projects commonly in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Peterborough and surrounding areas

  • Ideal home location: Midlands (central, e.g. Lutterworth, Leicester, Rugby, Birmingham)

  • Working hours: Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00

Responsibilities

  • Site management:

    • Oversee day-to-day site operations on commercial projects typically valued between £500k–£4m

    • Manage site setup and logistics, typically with 10–30 operatives on site

    • Lead a small site team

  • Programme & delivery:

    • Plan, coordinate and drive construction programmes to meet deadlines and quality standards

    • Ensure smooth running of Cat A, Cat B and white box commercial projects

  • Health & safety:

    • Take full responsibility for health and safety on site

    • Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation and best practice

  • Documentation & reporting:

    • Produce and maintain contract reports, programmes and site documentation

    • Use internal systems for housekeeping, reporting and communication

  • Stakeholder coordination:

    • Liaise with visiting managers, subcontractors and other stakeholders

    • Represent the business professionally on live projects

Experience & background

  • Project experience:

    • Proven track record delivering commercial projects (Cat A, Cat B, white box, office/commercial fit-out or refurbishment)

    • Comfortable working on projects in the £500k–£4m range

  • Profile:

    • Proactive, independent Site Manager who can run jobs with minimal supervision

    • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time, people and resources effectively

Skills & competencies

  • Technical & IT:

    • Confident using an iPad, laptop and smartphone

    • Competent with Microsoft Word and Excel for internal housekeeping, reporting and programmes

  • Health & safety:

    • Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements

  • People management:

    • Able to lead and motivate site teams and maintain high standards

Qualifications

  • Essential:

    • SMSTS

    • First Aid at Work

  • Preferable:

    • IPAF

    • PASMA