Site Manager

Location:

West Yorkshire

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 8.00am-5.00pm, Friday 8.00am-4.30pm, 42 hours per week

Salary:
Competitive Salary, Dependent on Experience

The Site Manager plays a central role in the successful delivery of each project, working closely with the wider project team to ensure schemes are completed safely, on programme, to budget and to the quality standard expected by both the client and our business. As a key operational leader on site, the Site Manager helps create a positive, collaborative working environment.

They lead by example, promoting our values, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures, and driving high levels of performance. The successful candidate will take shared responsibility for day‑to‑day site operations, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring progress, resolving issues proactively and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, end users and project partners.

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• Lead the site delivery team using a positive, "one team" approach, working collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors, designers and the client
• Communicate clearly and proactively, using face‑to‑face or phone conversations wherever possible to resolve issues quickly
• Set expectations from the outset and motivate the team through visible, hands‑on leadership
• Build strong relationships with customers and end users, maintaining open, honest communication throughout the project and supporting ongoing client satisfaction post‑completion
• Participate in cross‑business initiatives and meetings to support wider organisational priorities
• Ensure compliance with company H&S policies, procedures and KPIs, and monitor site activities (including subcontractors) against approved risk assessments and method statements
• Carry out regular site inspections, review safety documentation and ensure prompt reporting of accidents, incidents, near misses or unsafe conditions
• Support safety training, emergency preparedness, and attendance at safety committees, HSE visits or audits
• Encourage best practice across the project team and ensure issues are addressed swiftly and effectively
• Ensure the project meets required quality standards, promoting a "right first time" attitude across the team and supply chain
• Monitor workmanship and compliance with subcontractor quality plans, including inspection and hold point requirements
• Report, investigate and resolve quality issues promptly, targeting zero defects at completion
• Support the development of short‑term and overall project programmes, ensuring progress is monitored and reported in line with company requirements
• Work closely with the supply chain to meet project milestones, leading or supporting regular coordination meetings to discuss progress, risks and required actions
• Work with the project team to achieve financial targets, minimising waste, rework and inefficiencies
• Support correct contract implementation and protect the business's commercial interests through fair and respectful supply chain management
• Contribute to risk reviews and help identify and mitigate factors that may affect successful delivery
• Support the project team in meeting environmental performance requirements and ensure full compliance with environmental legislation and company procedures
• Promote sustainable practices including pollution prevention, waste reduction and protection of local habitats and communities
• Report and address environmental incidents or near misses promptly

As well as exhibiting our company behaviours of being Positive, Professional, Customer Focused, a Team Player and Doing the Right Thing, the successful candidates will have the following:

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence
• Be qualified to HNC level (or above) and hold a current 5‑day CITB SMSTS certificate
• Demonstrate a proven track record in managing large‑scale construction projects, including the coordination of subcontractors
• Have proven experience delivering refurbishment and remodelling works in live, operational…