Construction Site Manager

Site Manager Small Works & Frameworks

Location: Luton head office, with projects across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Surrey

Salary: £48,000–£50,000 plus £5,000 car allowance or company van

Hours: 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Benefits

£48,000–£50,000 salary

£5,000 car allowance or company van

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Contributory pension

Non-contributory life cover

On-site parking at head office

All PPE provided

Professional development through the Group Life Learning Programme

Join a stable, supportive and family-run Luton contractor

Regular social events

Projects across Surrey, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire

About the Opportunity

An established, family-run main contractor based in Luton is looking for an experienced Site Manager to join its Special Projects and Frameworks team. This is a permanent opportunity with a stable contractor known for long-standing client relationships, repeat business and a supportive working culture. Projects are varied and typically valued up to £1m, covering refurbishment, planned works, small works, minor new-build elements and framework schemes across Bedfordshire and the wider region. The business invests in its people, offers ongoing professional development and provides the backing of an experienced management team while giving Site Managers the autonomy to run their sites properly.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of Special Projects and Framework schemes up to £1m, managing each site from set-up through to completion. Working with trades, subcontractors, the supply chain and clients, you will keep projects safe, organised and on programme while maintaining the quality standards expected by the business. The role suits a practical Site Manager who is comfortable taking ownership, communicating clearly and building positive relationships on site.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily site operations on Special Projects and Framework schemes up to £1m

Deliver toolbox talks, site inductions and safety briefings

Maintain compliance with health and safety standards and safe systems of work

Oversee trades, subcontractors and supply chain partners

Monitor progress against programme and take corrective action where required

Maintain quality control and ensure works are completed to specification

Manage client communication, progress updates and expectations

Maintain accurate site records, reporting and documentation

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required standards

Person Specification

Site Manager with main contractor experience

Background delivering Special Projects, Frameworks, small works, new build and refurbishment schemes

Confident delivering toolbox talks and managing site safety

Up through trades or qualified construction route

Qualifications

CSCS (appropriate grade)

SMSTS

First Aid

Trade background or HNC/Degree in Construction

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