.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.