Site Manager (New Build)

Posted 17 September 2025
Salary £55k per year + Company Laptop,Company Phone,Healthcare,Pension
LocationLeeds
Job type Permanent
Specialism Construction & Property
Reference70831
Expiry 15 October 2025

Job description

.Job Title: Site Manager 

Location: Nationwide 

Salary: £55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance

Benefits:

  • Bupa Private Healthcare

     

  • 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

     

  • Standard Pension Scheme

     

 

About the Client:

The client is a UK-wide construction and fit-out specialist delivering high-quality new build, refurbishment and roll-out programmes across the commercial and retail sectors. With continued growth across the region, they are now expanding their new build delivery team to support a series of fast-paced, design-and-build projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with experience delivering ground-up new build schemes, looking for secure, rolling project work and the chance to be part of a dynamic and proactive team.

 

Project Overview:

  • Type: New Build 

     

  • Typical Value: £2.5 million per project

     

  • Scope: Groundworks, structure, full build, fit-out, handover

     

  • Delivery: Fast-paced, design & build environments with live client input

     

 

Role Overview:

As Site Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of new build sites from initial groundwork through to completion and handover. You'll manage subcontractors, uphold health & safety standards, and ensure the build is delivered to programme, quality, and budget - often in an environment where drawings and specifications may evolve during delivery.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who can take ownership, solve problems on the ground, and build strong working relationships with both internal teams and client-side stakeholders.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full site delivery of ground-up new build projects

     

  • Coordinate subcontractors, site logistics, and daily operations

     

  • Maintain quality control and enforce site health & safety protocols

     

  • Communicate regularly with commercial, technical, and client teams

     

  • Monitor progress against programme, highlighting risks and resolving issues proactively

     

  • Ensure accurate daily site records, reports, and project documentation

     

 

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Experience & Background:

  • Strong background in new build construction, ideally D&B projects in the £2m-£3m range

     

  • Experience managing full build programmes (groundworks to final handover)

     

  • Trade background beneficial but not essential

     

  • Comfortable managing projects where design information may be incomplete or change during delivery

     

Soft Skills:

  • Highly proactive and accountable, drives progress 

     

  • Problem-solver with strong decision-making ability on site

     

  • Team player who supports others and takes initiative when plans shift

     

  • Strong communicator - confident dealing with subcontractors, internal teams, and clients

     

  • Resilient and calm under pressure, especially on tight or fixed programmes

     

Technical Skills:

  • Competent using Microsoft Office (email, reports, programmes)

     

  • Up-to-date H&S knowledge, including SMSTS and First Aid certifications

     

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV highlighting relevant new build delivery experience, particularly around £2.5m fast-track projects. We are especially interested in candidates who can lead from the front, manage evolving site conditions, and take full accountability for project success.