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Site Manager

Site Manager – Manchester (North West Projects)

Office Location: Manchester
Project Location: North West
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

We are working with a well-established main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join their Manchester office, delivering projects across the North West.

This is a site-based role responsible for the efficient, profitable and safety-conscious management of projects from inception through to completion and handover, as allocated by the Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Director.

You will be responsible for day-to-day site management, ensuring works are delivered on time, to a high-quality standard and within budget, while maintaining strong standards of health & safety, site coordination and record keeping throughout.

The role requires a proactive, organised and hands-on approach, working closely with subcontractors, site operatives and project teams to ensure smooth project delivery and defect-free handover.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day site operations from inception through to completion and handover, reporting to the Project Manager / Contracts Manager
  • Update and track the project programme and short-term lookahead programmes, issuing weekly updates
  • Assist in the production and maintenance of the Construction Phase Plan
  • Chair weekly subcontractor progress and Health & Safety meetings, ensuring actions are recorded and closed out
  • Manage site setup including welfare, offices, utilities, logistics, security and signage
  • Coordinate subcontractors and directly employed operatives in line with programme requirements
  • Ensure RAMS are reviewed, approved and communicated to all operatives on site
  • Maintain RFIs, CVIs and site information schedules via SharePoint, ensuring timely closure
  • Issue subcontractor instructions and ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained, including PPE, toolbox talks and site compliance
  • Monitor site progress, quality and productivity, reporting issues to the Project Manager / Contracts Manager
  • Maintain site records including weekly reports, drawings, registers and documentation
  • Support procurement scheduling alongside the Quantity Surveyor and project team
  • Carry out schedule of conditions at project commencement
  • Carry out regular toolbox talks and maintain records
  • Take and maintain weekly progress photographs from agreed locations
  • Ensure site compound, welfare facilities and work areas are kept clean, secure and operational
  • Support O&M and Health & Safety file compilation throughout the project
  • Attend subcontractor pre-start meetings
  • Ensure understanding of contract scope, drawings and documentation
  • Strive for defect-free handover and completion
  • Liaise with neighbours and surrounding stakeholders where required

Requirements

  • IT literate including Word, Excel and email
  • Ability to report against programme in agreed format
  • SMSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness and Working at Height
  • Appropriate CSCS card
  • Experience producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  • Strong Health & Safety awareness
  • Good numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective meeting and coordination skills
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Suitable industry-standard site management experience within construction
  • Minimum HNC/HND or NVQ Level 7 (preferred) or equivalent experience
  • CIOB membership or NVQ Level 4 (preferred)
  • Experience using construction planning software (e.g. Project Commander or equivalent)
  • Professional, presentable and proactive approach at all times


Location: Manchester | Salary: £50000 - £60000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 08/05/2026

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