Site Manager


Overview

Are you a Site Manager looking for your next role in Derby?

We’re hiring a Site Manager in Derby to join an established construction contractor that care about the quality of what it builds. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a well-established regional construction business offering excellent career progression, a competitive salary and the chance to lead multiple schemes with real autonomy.

This is an excellent site management opportunity for an experienced Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager ready to lead residential construction projects with a respected consultancy known for delivering high-quality retirement developments.

Client

Our client is a reputable main contractor with a strong presence in the public and private sectors, delivering projects across care homes, industrial, commercial and social housing. They provide turnkey solutions so are a one-stop-shop for new build, refurbishment and fit out projects valued up to £10m.

What’s makes the business unique to a number of its competitors is their drive to maximise profit rather than turnover status; with increased profit, comes further investment into the business and its employees. Currently at £16m turnover on track to hit £21m next year and £30m the year after, now is a pivotal time to join the team and embark on a professional development journey.

Role

As a Construction Site Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing site operations on care home and commercial schemes within the East Midlands region. You'll manager site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects meet programme, budget and quality targets whilst maintaining full compliance with CDM 2015 and health and safety protocols.

This is an excellent site management opportunity for an SMSTS qualified Site Manager or Senior Site Foreman to lead varied housing projects with a supportive regional contractor.

Responsibilities

As a Site Manager in Derby, your responsibilities will include:

  • Take overall responsibility for site delivery, ensuring quality standards, programme management and budget compliance
  • Manage health and safety compliance on site in line with CDM 2015, risk assessment protocols and internal governance procedures
  • Plan, coordinate and supervise subcontractors and site teams to deliver maintenance and refurbishment works efficiently
  • Maintain regular communication with clients, tenants and project teams to ensure transparency and satisfaction
  • Lead site progress meetings and provide updates to senior management and construction project leads
  • Promote a positive and collaborative working environment on site
  • Conduct site inspections and quality checks to ensure workmanship meets industry standards and client expectations
  • Travel between sites as required across Derby

Person

To be successful in this Site Manager job in Derby, you will need:

  • Proven experience as a Construction Site Manager, Site Supervisor or Senior Site Foreman within housing maintenance or refurbishment environments
  • Strong leadership and site operations management skills to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site-based project teams
  • Knowledge of building regulations, health and safety standards and local authority procedures
  • CSCS card holder (essential)
  • SMSTS qualified Site Manager certification (highly desirable but training can be provided)
  • Additional certifications such as First Aid, Temporary Works Supervisor and Scaffold Inspection (highly desirable but training can be provided)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining long-term client satisfaction

Remuneration

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful regional construction business with a strong presence across the East Midlands with an impressive pipeline of work upcoming.

As a Site Manager, you’ll have the chance to shape site operation and influence project delivery with clear scope for career progression to Senior Site Manager or Contracts Manager roles.

Package includes:

  • Salary: Competitive £45,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Company van
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Opportunities for training, development and career progression
  • Work across varied housing maintenance projects with a reputable regional contractor
  • Supportive and structured working environment with long-term stability
  • Generous annual leave

Apply Now: Site Manager Job in Derby

Kick-start your next site management role in construction today.

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