Fawkes & Reece
Construction Manager
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Site Manager I'm partnering with one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors to recruit experienced Site Managers to join the delivery team on one of the most prestigious construction projects currently underway in Cardiff.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a premium contractor renowned for delivering complex, high-profile schemes across the UK. You'll become part of a flagship project team, working on a landmark city-centre development that will have a lasting impact on the region.
The Role
As Site Manager, you'll be responsible for the safe, successful delivery of key construction packages, with a particular focus on structural steel and architectural metalwork. Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the highest quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical package on a technically challenging, fast-paced development while working alongside an experienced senior leadership team.
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About You
We're looking for Site Managers who can demonstrate:
- Experience working for a Tier 1 or leading main contractor.
- A proven track record delivering large, complex commercial, mixed-use, hospitality or city-centre developments.
- Strong experience managing structural steel, secondary steelwork and architectural metalwork packages.
- Excellent site management and subcontractor coordination skills.
- A thorough understanding of programme management and short-term planning.
- A proactive approach to health & safety and quality management.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
- Experience working within BIM-enabled projects would be advantageous.
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
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What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Car allowance or company vehicle.
- Private healthcare.
- Enhanced pension.
- The opportunity to work on one of Cardiff's most prestigious landmark developments.
- Long-term career progression with one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors.
- A collaborative, high-performing culture that genuinely invests in its people.
- The chance to play a key role in delivering a flagship project from one of the industry's most respected contractors.
If you're an experienced Site Manager looking to join a premium Tier 1 contractor and work on a landmark development in Cardiff, I'd be delighted to have a confidential conversation.
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