Site Manager

Key Benefits

• Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity and excellence
• Competitive salary and great benefits

The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills, including a proven track record of safe delivery of high‑quality medium to large scale projects to budget and programme.

• Understand building contracts and key project stakeholders (client, client’s representatives, design team and others).
• Understand the scope of works for each sub‑contractor package and have access to a paper copy of each sub‑contractor order.
• Liaise with the PM and PQS on works that are not within the scope of the project.

• Issue permits for various work activities and close them out accordingly; undertake material/equipment orders and liaise with the project quantity surveyor.
• Manage provisions/diversion/upgrade/protection works through meetings and dialogue with relevant utility companies.
• Apply for permits to the Highways Authority for road openings, location of skips and welfare facilities.
• Arrange temporary building water, drainage discharge and electricity connections to welfare facilities with utility companies.
• Understand and manage off‑site highways works through meetings and dialogue with relevant parties.

• Raise NCRs for works of poor quality.
• Ensure subcontractors compile and issue inspection and test plans (ITPs) for various works packages; check and close them out.
• Compile snagging lists and manage the process for closing out.

• Understand duties and responsibilities regarding current Health and Safety / CDM legislation and others’ responsibilities; ensure compliance on each project.
• Act as temporary works coordinator where applicable.
• Ensure labour‑only subcontractors are evaluated for the tasks they perform and that method statements and risk assessments are in place.

• CSCS / CSR card
• First Aid at Work

• Relevant previous construction experience in commercial, retail, healthcare, education, refurbishment and/or new build.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and control subcontractors in line with the project programme, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience of temporary works procedures.
• Ability to operate within a team environment.
• Ability to produce short‑term programmes.

McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, experience or identity.