Job title: Site Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Building
Functional Expertise: Commercial
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £45,000.00
Salary to: GBP £60,000.00
Location: Newcastle
Job published: 11-11-2025
Job ID: 54932
Contact name: George French
Phone number: +447391210946
Contact email: gfrench@elvetrecruitment.com

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Manager on behalf of an established and expanding construction contractor to run projects across the North East.

Applicants will need to show a track record of excellent management and communication skills with the ability to proactively manage construction projects, including direct labour and sub-contractor resource and the ability to deliver quality construction projects within budget and programme timescales in a safe environment.

 

This company typically works as principal contractor on projects including:, commercial builds, industrial builds, Residential, Healthcare, Education etc. This particular requirement would be suited to someone with previous Education project experience, delivering a scheme from £10-15m in value. This is an opportunity to be involved in this multi-phase project from inception.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Manage site team and supply chain to deliver projects to quality targets and deadlines.
  • Produce construction phase plans and programming works.
  • Co-ordination of various sub-contractors and direct delivery teams.
  • Progress reports and meetings with senior management and clients.
  • Ordering materials for site and managing supply chain.
  • Daily site diaries & briefings.


Experience required:

Must have:

  • Experience managing construction projects covering new build & refurbishment with values of £2m+.
  • Ability to manage project costs and on the ground delivery at all stages.
  • Qualifications: CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid are essential.
  • Degree or HNC/HND qualified is beneficial.

Remuneration:

A salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000 (dependant upon experience) plus package.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf our client.