Site Manager
- Posted 02 February 2026
- Salary 45000.0
- LocationBirmingham
- Job type Permanent
- Specialism Construction & Property
- Reference73314
- Expiry 04 April 2026
Job description
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Job title: Site Manager
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Employment type: Permanent
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Salary: £45,000–£50,000 (DOE)
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Package: Commercial vehicle (pickup truck), 20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown, option for private healthcare, regular social events
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Locations of work: Nationwide, with projects commonly in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Peterborough and surrounding areas
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Ideal home location: Midlands (central, e.g. Lutterworth, Leicester, Rugby, Birmingham)
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Working hours: Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00
Responsibilities
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Site management:
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Oversee day-to-day site operations on commercial projects typically valued between £500k–£4m
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Manage site setup and logistics, typically with 10–30 operatives on site
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Lead a small site team
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Programme & delivery:
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Plan, coordinate and drive construction programmes to meet deadlines and quality standards
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Ensure smooth running of Cat A, Cat B and white box commercial projects
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Health & safety:
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Take full responsibility for health and safety on site
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Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation and best practice
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Documentation & reporting:
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Produce and maintain contract reports, programmes and site documentation
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Use internal systems for housekeeping, reporting and communication
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Stakeholder coordination:
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Liaise with visiting managers, subcontractors and other stakeholders
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Represent the business professionally on live projects
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Experience & background
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Project experience:
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Proven track record delivering commercial projects (Cat A, Cat B, white box, office/commercial fit-out or refurbishment)
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Comfortable working on projects in the £500k–£4m range
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Profile:
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Proactive, independent Site Manager who can run jobs with minimal supervision
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Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time, people and resources effectively
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Skills & competencies
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Technical & IT:
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Confident using an iPad, laptop and smartphone
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Competent with Microsoft Word and Excel for internal housekeeping, reporting and programmes
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Health & safety:
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Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements
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People management:
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Able to lead and motivate site teams and maintain high standards
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Qualifications
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Essential:
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SMSTS
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First Aid at Work
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Preferable:
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IPAF
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PASMA
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