Manchester
Site Manager – Manchester (North West Projects) Office Location: Manchester Project Location: North West Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 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