Site Manager

Posted by MC Construction on 15/10/2025


Permanent Salford

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About the job

Description

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Site Manager to join our growing team at Manchester & Cheshire Construction Ltd. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality projects, ensuring smooth site operations, and driving continuous improvement across our sites.


PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:


Client Relations and Liaison

  • Liaise with client’s representative over project specification, suitability of materials and project progress
  • Represent the company at site meetings.
  • Maintain a flow of timely information to the CM /OM as to progress.
  • Resolve any client-related issues or disputes referred by Site Operatives.
  • Receive client/architect instructions and communicate them to all those affected.
  • On completion and hand-over, compile (with assistance from Contracts Manager) O&M manual for the contract containing all relevant information, user instructions and guarantees and arrange for its delivery to the client.
  • Create good relationships with clients & place company in the best position to negotiate the next project / contract.


Operations and Workforce Management

  • Monitor organisation and methods to ensure maximum efficiency, including developing / improving Site Operatives and ensuring that poor performance is dealt with appropriately.
  • Set common operational standards throughout sites.
  • Ensure that an adequate workforce is available to enable completion of contracts to programme, whilst minimising payroll cost.
  • Provide technical support to Site Operatives.
  • Hold regular meetings and review requirements with Subcontractors.
  • Liaise with sub-contracted trades to ensure good relations are maintained and our performance requirements are clearly communicated.
  • In conjunction with Operations Manager and other Contracts Managers, maintain company-wide overview of sub-contract labour and trades availability to suit our programmes, avoiding over-commitment of sub-contractors.
  • In conjunction with CM / OM review sub-contractor performance on completion of contracts, giving feedback where appropriate.
  • Assists in performance management in conjunction with Operations Manager / Contracts Manager with Site Managers.
  • In conjunction with Operations Manager recruit additional Site Managers & Labour resources as required
  • Attend regular site managers meetings with Contract Delivery Team.


Quality Control and Compliance

  • Monitor methods and output to ensure that required quality standards are achieved at minimum cost and that the requirement for snagging is minimal.
  • Agree snagging list with client or contract administrator.
  • Communicate snagging list to all affected parties, monitor for timely completion and obtain client sign-off.
  • Monitor output to ensure compliance with QMS Regs and any other prevailing legislation.
  • Liaise with QMS / Client /Building Control to resolve any issues.


Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

  • Produce RAMS for works projects, update existing CP H&S and Environmental Management plans, check and sign off suitability of subcontractors RAMS before allowing them access to site.
  • Monitor site practices to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including the company H & S and Environmental Policies, to minimise the likelihood of incidents and the resulting fines and compensation claims. This is by way of regular site safety and environmental audits.
  • Ensure all operatives / subcontractors receive regular toolbox talks and formal site audits (by others).
  • In conjunction with Operations Manager/Contracts Managers/Site Managers, Directors and SHE Manager investigate all accidents & near misses.


General

  • Influence and inspire others and build strong relationships with all departments. Acting as a role model you will demonstrate a passion for change and improvement utilising manufacturing tools to improve departments/teams efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Review, and feedback staff performance and set goals to develop performance for the individual, the team and the company.
  • Ensure that all team members work within the staff handbook and policies and any performance, capability or conduct issues are addressed.
  • Working as part of the team to implement MC's Values, vision, mission, business plan and policies.
  • Remain up to date with professional knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
  • To act always to promote equality and diversity ensuring inclusive and integrated services.
  • To be an active participant in groups, meetings and events.
  • Carry out such other duties as are consistent with the job-holder’s knowledge and skills and are necessary for the satisfactory completion of contracts or for attainment of the goals of the business.


What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager in the construction industry.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
  • Ability to manage subcontractors, procurement, and site finances effectively.
  • A proactive, solution-focused approach with excellent communication skills.


What We Offer:


  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Critical illness cover
  • Death in service cover
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • 24/7 GP access
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

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Overview


Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Salford

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