Site Manager

Are you a Site Manager looking for your next role in the East Midlands?

Atkins Search is recruiting for a Site Manager to join an established, award-winning construction main contractor with a strong regional presence across the Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent management position overseeing the successful delivery of diverse construction projects ranging from £1m - £45m, including both new build and refurbishment schemes.

Our client is a financially robust, well-respected construction main contractor with a strong presence across Coventry and the West Midlands. Known for collaborative working practices, they maintain trusted relationships with subcontractors and clients to deliver high-quality schemes on time and within budget.

Their diverse portfolio of projects spans commercial construction, education, leisure and healthcare construction projects, combining traditional delivery methods with modern project controls and sustainability frameworks.

Following two years of consistent growth, they are expanding their operational team and seeking an experienced construction professional to oversee the successful delivery of projects across their portfolio.

Our client is looking to bring in a Site Manager to work as part of their existing construction team. You will be responsible for managing site operations from inception through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working on a variety of new build and refurbishment projects, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage site logistics, monitor progress and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders throughout the construction process.

As a Site Manager in the East Midlands, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of construction sites, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain programme milestones and project objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, company procedures and industry regulations.
• Monitoring project progress, quality standards and productivity, taking corrective action where required.
• Managing site logistics, materials, resources and temporary works to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Conducting regular site inspections, toolbox talks and progress meetings.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting the successful handover of completed projects, ensuring all works are completed to the required standard.

To be successful in this Site Manager position in the East Midlands, you will bring significant experience working within a main contracting construction environment, ideally for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

• Current or previous experience as a Site Manager, Senior Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar role on behalf of a construction main contractor.
• Proven experience delivering both new build and refurbishment construction projects.
• Experience working across sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, leisure or public sector construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, site operations and project delivery processes.
• Ability to effectively coordinate subcontractors and maintain productive working relationships on site.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Strong focus on health and safety, quality and programme delivery.
• SMSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid qualifications are essential.
• Works effectively to deadlines and maintains a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading regional contractor with an impressive pipeline of projects and a strong presence across the Midlands. As Site Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering a range of high-profile construction projects while contributing to the company's reputation for quality, safety and client satisfaction.

• Competitive salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits
• Company car or generous car allowance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced annual performance scheme
• Variety of high-profile projects across multiple sectors
• Generous annual leave
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Clear career development opportunities

Apply Now: Site Manager Job in the East Midlands

Ready to advance your construction management career with a leading construction main contractor in the East Midlands?

Apply today to join one of the region's top contracting teams and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional new build and refurbishment projects across the East Midlands and beyond. Should your application be successful, we will be in touch within 48 hours to send you full details about the role.

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