SThree
Site Manager
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About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Site Manager opportunities within construction and site management. We're looking for experienced professionals who can take ownership of on-site delivery, coordinate teams and stakeholders, and ensure projects run safely and on schedule.
Roles of this type typically sit at the heart of site operations, working across multiple teams — from trades and subcontractors to project managers, engineers, and clients — to keep delivery moving. You could be managing anything from groundworks through to final handover, with responsibility for health and safety compliance, resource planning, budget control, and quality standards.
Typical Role Overview
- Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester; Birmingham, West Midlands; Leeds, West Yorkshire; or nationwide UK coverage
- Type: Permanent or Contract
- Full-time
- Day Rate: £250–280 per day or £350–380 per day, dependent on experience and contract type
- Field: Construction and Site Management
- Engineering
What You Would Do
- Managing day-to-day site operations, from programme delivery through to health and safety compliance
- Coordinating trades, subcontractors, and teams to keep the schedule on track
- Maintaining site safety standards, incident reporting, and compliance with relevant regulations (SMSTS, First Aid, HV where applicable)
- Managing site budgets, resources, and labour productivity
- Liaising with clients, project managers, engineers, and quality assurance teams
- Ensuring quality standards and resolving on-site issues quickly
- Reporting on progress, risks, and site performance to senior management
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What You Could Bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
- Proven experience managing construction sites, ideally 3+ years in a similar or more senior role
- Strong knowledge of health and safety on construction sites, including SMSTS certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Familiarity with construction programmes, scheduling, and resource planning
- Experience working with multiple trades and subcontractors in a coordinated environment
- Competence in basic IT systems and site reporting tools
- Clear communication and stakeholder management skills
- Valid driving licence and flexibility to work across multiple locations
Nice-to-have qualifications could include First Aid at Work, HV certification, or experience with quality assurance and risk management on larger projects.
What Roles Of This Type Could Offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- Hands-on ownership of site delivery and the chance to see projects through from start to finish
- Exposure to varied project types and scales, building experience across different sectors
- Scope to develop leadership skills, managing teams and mentoring emerging site staff
- Flexible working arrangements where contract type and project location allow
- Progression toward senior or principal site management roles, with the right experience and performance
- Competitive day rates and contract flexibility, with established day rate ranges depending on your background
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About SThree
SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams, and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.
Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences, and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and Leeds.
How To Register Interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
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