Site Manager ( Melton Mowbray)

Are you a Site Manager in Nottingham looking to progress in your construction career?

We're hiring a Site Manager in Nottingham to lead social housing developments in Melton Mowbray and head nationally recognised refurbishment projects across the East Midlands. 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 maintenance schemes with real autonomy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established contractor with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors, including housing, education, healthcare and commercial developments.

Note: This particular project is for a minimum of 45 weeks.

Our client specialises in new builds, extensions, and refurbishment projects, working with housing associations, educational academies, commercial enterprises, healthcare providers, local authorities, and architectural firms. They take pride in their skilled, in-house workforce bricklayers, joiners, plasterers, painters, and groundworkers who are all DBS checked, CITB-registered, trained to the latest Health & Safety standards, and hold CSCS cards for peace of mind. A dedicated in-house Health & Safety manager ensures site and office welfare, safety, and mental wellbeing.

Known for their employee-focused approach and long-term client relationships, they offer structured progression and support for Site Managers ready to take ownership of key projects. They pride themselves on minimal disruption delivery whilst maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and tenant care.

As a Construction Site Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a skilled in house workforce alongside subcontractors, maintaining compliance with LABC standards, building regulations, and health & safety requirements. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, providing clear communication and progress updates throughout the project lifecycle.

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.

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

• Oversee day to day site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and in-house trades to maintain smooth workflow.
• Monitor progress against project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure all works meet LABC standards and UK building regulations.
• Maintain accurate site records and reporting.
• Manage health and safety compliance on site in line with CDM 2015, risk assessment protocols and internal governance procedures
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.

To be successful in this Site Manager job in Nottingham, you will bring proven experience managing housing maintenance and refurbishment projects.

• Previous experience as a Site Manager on residential or social housing projects.
• Knowledge of LABC standards, UK building regulations, and NHBC guidelines.
• Strong leadership and site operations management skills to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site-based project teams
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications (essential).
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful regional construction business with a strong presence across the East Midlands and an impressive pipeline of maintenance and refurbishment projects.

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

• Salary up to £50,000 + Car or Car Allowance

• 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

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  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded, employee focused construction company. Business values its people, fosters career development, and offers opportunities to work on a variety of projects across multiple sectors with a supportive team environment.

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