Portakabin
National Site Manager
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Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
Department: Project Delivery
Location: Head Office
Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year
Description
We’re looking for a driven, field based, National Site Manager to join our successful team at Portakabin. You will be an experienced National Site Manager who thrives being on the road, going to the different site locations, you will have had an extensive and exciting career journey as a site management, this role includes travelling nationwide, with a particular focus on the South.
To be successful in this role you will have a wealth of proven experience as a national site manager consistently achieving project goals. Extensive experience managing a variety of construction operations. You will ensure successful management of the designated site activities to ensure programme, cost, quality and safety objectives are achieved.
Role Details:
- Salary: Up to £55,000 + Annual Bonus + Company Car plus an annual on target bonus of 10% depending on company performance.
- Location: Travelling Monday - Friday Nationally – Particular focus on the South.
- Company car
- Eligible to join Private Medical Scheme
- Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days.
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In this role you will be required to:
- Support the pre-construction team in developing site logistics and site access strategies
- Plan, organise and maintain appropriate site welfare requirements & site logistics
- Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management completing all necessary health & safety activities and implementing Safe Systems of Work
- Manage the site ensuring the work is completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality by effectively organising and managing the site activities.
- Manage the client expectations and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations.
- Lead and motivate the site team and the supply chain to deliver the project and ensure roles and responsibilities are clear.
- In depth knowledge of health & safety procedures & requirements
Essential Requirements
- A proven track record of successful delivery of projects.
- A proven track record working as Principal Contractor.
- A proven track record of consistently achieving project goals.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a variety of construction operations.
- Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people.
- Strong Commercial awareness.
- Ability to add value and drive business improvements.
- Confident decision making and influencing skills
- Exceptional organisation and planning skills.
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
- Full UK driving license – You will be traveling all over the nation Monday to Friday
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Benefits & Opportunities
- Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
- A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
- Learning & development opportunities and resources
- Opportunity for career progression
- A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
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