Site Manager - Manchester

GRAHAM Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a multi-million-pound student accommodation project in Manchester. This role involves overseeing site operations, ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have previous site management experience and strong communication skills. This is a full-time permanent position offering various benefits including a pension scheme and 35 days holiday.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

35 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in previous Site Manager positions.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of the construction process.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with timelines and budgets.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and cost plans.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely material orders.
• Uphold health and safety standards across the site.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Results-driven

Collaboration

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Site Manager – Manchester

Division: Building

Location: Manchester, England

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 Days Holiday + More

Job Summary

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Site Manager to join our Building Division, working on a multi‑million‑pound student accommodation project in central Manchester. This is a key role where you’ll take ownership of site operations, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of the construction process, including planning, scheduling, and coordination with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and cost plans.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely material orders and deliveries.
• Uphold health and safety standards, ensuring full compliance across the site.
• Supervise subcontractors and on‑site teams to ensure efficient execution.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality.
• Report project updates to senior management and clients.
• Provide leadership and support to the wider construction team throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical Requirements

• Demonstrated success in previous Site Manager positions.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Certifications

• Health & Safety Induction (including Management System)
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• CSR / SafePass / CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work

Core Competencies – Essential

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical thinking and sound decision‑making.
• Results‑driven with a focus on team performance.

Core Competencies – Desirable

• Client‑focused with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Strategic relationship‑building and influencing skills.
• Self‑motivated and resourceful.
• Collaborative and dependable team player.
• Strong planning and prioritisation abilities.
• Adaptable and responsive to change.

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to be a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities, believing that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

Accessibility and Disability Confidence

If you require adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

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• Disability Confident Employer: We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:
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General Conditions

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time‑restricted right to work in the UK should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients, and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or, if already in employment, potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.