Site Manager

Site Manager

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + Benefits
Reporting To: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our growing construction team, delivering a new storage and distribution depot project in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

This role would particularly suit a Site Manager with a strong engineering and commercial construction background, who is comfortable managing projects involving significant groundworks, setting out, retaining structures, drainage, external works, and steel frame construction.

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site activities, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will be confident overseeing technically challenging packages and coordinating subcontractors throughout all phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day site operations from project commencement through to completion.
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour on site.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures and current legislation.
• Monitor programme progress and proactively identify and resolve any issues impacting delivery.
• Maintain excellent standards of quality control throughout all phases of construction.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and health and safety briefings.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and company Health & Safety policies.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, project teams, and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate site logistics, materials, plant, and labour requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, site diaries, and health and safety documentation.
• Support project delivery teams in achieving programme, commercial, and operational objectives.
• Attend project meetings and provide regular updates to senior management.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Previous experience as a Site Manager within the construction industry.

Strong background delivering commercial construction projects.

Engineering or technical construction background with a good understanding of setting out, groundworks, retaining walls, drainage, infrastructure and steel frame structures.

Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work packages on site.

Excellent knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and site management practices.

Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering information.

Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• CSCS Management Card.
• First Aid at Work Certificate.
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ, Degree, or equivalent) desirable.

Desirable

Previous experience delivering storage and distribution, industrial, logistics, infrastructure, highways or major commercial projects.

Engineering qualification or previous experience in a Site Engineer or Engineering Manager capacity.

Temporary Works awareness.

Experience managing reinforced concrete and retaining structure works.

Asbestos Awareness certification.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors.
• Commercially aware with a commitment to delivering successful project outcomes.
• Professional, reliable, and highly organised.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum.
• Company vehicle or car allowance (where applicable).
• Pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial and public sector projects across the North-East.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager with a strong engineering background to join a well-established contractor and play a key role in the delivery of a significant new storage and distribution depot project, featuring substantial groundworks, retaining structures and steel frame construction works.