Construction Site Manager

Construction Site Manager

Role:
Construction Site Manager

Department:
Construction

Reports to:

Contracts Manager

Location:

Carlisle

Salary:
Up to £53,710 plus company van – Ford Transit Custom

The Construction Site Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all on site activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, to the required quality standards, on programme and within budget. The role provides day‑to‑day management of employees, subcontractors and suppliers on site, ensuring full compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations during the Construction Phase and maintaining strong SHEQ performance and compliance at all times.

• Manage day‑to‑day site operations across allocated construction projects.
• Plan and manage project delivery during the Construction Phase, using drawings, specifications, methodologies and setting‑out information as required.
• Supervise and coordinate site staff, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Identify and resolve day‑to‑day issues on site, escalating matters that cannot be readily resolved to the appropriate member of the project team.
• Take control and make decisions as required, while recognising when to refer matters for support or approval.

• Ensure suitable welfare facilities are provided, maintained and monitored throughout the Construction Phase.
• Deliver site inductions for all employees, visitors and subcontractors, ensuring signing‑in arrangements and site rules are understood and followed.
• Manage the site office and facilities, including first aid points, keys, security arrangements, signage, parking and general site set‑up (non‑exhaustive).
• Manage materials deliveries, storage and deployment, ensuring resources are available when needed and protected from damage or theft.
• Ensure the site is secure at all times to prevent unauthorised access and that it is left in a clean, tidy and safe condition when unattended.
• Assist with client handover activities as required.

• Manage site resources and deploy labour, materials, plant and equipment as required to achieve programme and productivity targets.
• Identify plant, equipment and training requirements and ensure appropriate arrangements are in place before work starts.
• Ensure all workers are suitably trained and competent to use plant and equipment and to undertake specific tasks.
• Performance‑manage employees and subcontractors on site, providing clear direction, coaching and, where required, corrective action.

• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, CDM requirements and company SHEQ policies, addressing and escalating non‑compliance promptly.
• Lead and promote positive SHEQ behaviours on site through inductions, toolbox talks, briefings and ongoing supervision.
• Report significant incidents (accidents, environmental incidents, near misses and safety observations) immediately and follow site emergency procedures.
• Manage waste in line with good practice—avoid, reduce and re‑use before disposal—and support effective procurement and storage to minimise waste.
• Control statutory nuisances and prevent pollution, including managing light, noise, vibration, odour, silt and any other discharge from site.
• Maintain clear, timely and professional communication of operational updates and safety messages to the site team and stakeholders.
• Support the project team with completion and handover requirements, including provision of relevant site documentation and information.
• Report to and liaise with the Contracts Manager regarding site arrangements, progress, programme recovery actions and emerging risks.
• Liaise with designers to identify issues and agree practical solutions, involving the project or contracts team as required.
• Remain commercially aware, maximising efficiencies and minimising losses, damage and waste of materials and time.
• Demonstrate visible leadership on site, setting a positive example and providing guidance to those working under your supervision.
• Look after the…