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Site Manager

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Site Manager (Externals) – Leading Tier 1 Contractor – Wales
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager with an engineering background and strong externals bias to join a market-leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering high-profile projects across Wales.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, financially secure business with a strong pipeline of secured work and genuine long-term career progression prospects.
The Role – Site Manager (Externals)
As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for managing and coordinating externals packages across a range of projects, including:
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    New build schools
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    Education sector developments
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    General building projects
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    Public sector schemes
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality external works packages including groundworks, drainage, hard and soft landscaping, external envelopes, cladding interfaces, paving, and associated infrastructure.
This role would suit a candidate who has progressed from an Engineering background (Site Engineer / Senior Engineer) into site management and retains strong technical knowledge of setting out, groundworks, and external construction methodology.
Key Responsibilities
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    Overseeing and managing all external works packages on site
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    Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
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    Ensuring health & safety compliance in line with company and statutory regulations
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    Liaising with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Design Teams
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    Managing programme and sequencing of external works
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    Conducting quality inspections and ensuring high standards of finish
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    Supporting overall site delivery and contributing to successful project completion
Requirements
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    Proven experience as a Site Manager working for a main contractor
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    Strong engineering background (previous experience as Site Engineer or similar)
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    Demonstrable experience managing externals packages
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    Experience delivering schools or general building projects preferred
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    SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid
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    Strong communication and leadership skills
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    Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme
About the Company
This organisation is a Tier 1, market-leading construction contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Known for investing in their people, they offer:
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    Genuine long-term career progression
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    Structured development and training
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    Strong project pipeline in Wales
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    Stable and secure employment
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    Competitive salary and benefits package
Why Apply?
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    Work on high-profile education and public sector projects
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    Join a respected Tier 1 contractor
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    Long-term career prospects with internal promotion opportunities
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    Strong regional presence in Wales
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    Supportive and collaborative team environment
If you are a Site Manager with an engineering background and a strong externals focus, looking to join a forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor in Wales, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity

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