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.
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Georgia Waterhouse
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Recruitment Consultant
- Georgia
- 0161 238 9776
- georgia-waterhouse