Site Manager

Overview

Positively drive on-site operations at allocated Bristol projects, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery. You will coordinate with the Contracts Manager, clients and subcontractors to keep programmes on track and support a zero-defect handover. The role combines hands-on site management with reporting, risk control and documentation to maintain a well-organised site environment. This is a people-focused, field leadership position where effective communication and proactive issue resolution matter for project success.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on allocated projects
• Plan and coordinate activities in line with the project programme
• Attend progress meetings and report issues to Contracts Manager
• Identify health, safety, programme, quality, productivity or cost risks
• Coordinate direct labour and subcontractors to meet programme and standards
• Monitor subcontractor activities and on-time delivery
• Coordinate materials delivery to sustain progress
• Maintain records of site variations, delays and issues
• Ensure site safety and cleanliness; promote health and safety culture
• Support zero-defect handover and professional client liaison
• Maintain up-to-date site documentation and support site audits and corrective actions
• Ensure works comply with drawings, RAMS and project requirements
• Assist Contracts Manager in achieving programme, quality, safety and client satisfaction targets

Key requirements

• Experience as Site Manager or similar site-based role
• Construction, fit-out or shopfitting background
• Strong knowledge of site operations and construction processes
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractors
• Understanding of construction programmes and project delivery
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements and site procedures
• Experience reviewing RAMS
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to identify issues early and resolve them proactively
• Ability to work with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and project teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Professional approach to site management

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive issue resolution
• Ability to work under pressure
• RAMS familiarity
• Understanding of construction programmes
• Health and safety procedures knowledge

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