Site Manager

Preston, Lancashire
Time Recruitment

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? Job Opportunity: Site Manager

Position Overview

• Job Title: Site Manager
• Reports To: Contracts Management
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Location: Northwest
• Start Date: October
• Salary & Benefits: £45,000 – £53,000 + Car Allowance or Van

? Key Requirements

• Experience in:
  • Schools
  • Universities
  • Hospitals
  • Listed Building Refurbishments
  • New Build Projects
• Qualifications:
  • CSCS
  • SMSTS
  • First Aid

Job Purpose

To ensure all operational activity on designated projects meets programme schedules, stays within budget, achieves high-quality standards, and complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation. The role aligns with the company’s core value: People Performing Safely . Some positions may involve managing multiple projects within close geographical proximity.

Responsibilities

• Line management of site-based operational staff
• Coordination of subcontractor activities
• Primary contact for clients, public, and subcontractors
• Liaison between site teams and contracts management
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on plan revisions
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues
• Oversee site health and safety; liaise with HSEQ Manager
• Conduct site meetings, inductions, toolbox talks, and job chats
• Ensure documentation and procedures are correctly followed
• Cascade company updates and maintain two-way communication
• Work with service departments to solve operational issues
• Manage performance and disciplinary matters

Skills & Knowledge

• Deep understanding of construction processes
• Strong people management and commercial acumen
• Effective planning and time management
• Problem-solving and risk management under deadlines
• High attention to detail and communication skills
• Familiarity with construction health & safety legislation
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel
• Understanding of company structure and values