Job Title: Site Manager
DIVISION: Building
LOCATION: Midlands
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
BENEFITS: Car Allowance, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday + more
Job Summary
At GRAHAM Construction, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. With a strong track record across various sectors, we focus on delivering exceptional projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
We are seeking an experienced
Site Manager to join our Building Division and lead a project in the Midlands. You will play a crucial role in overseeing daily site operations, ensuring our projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. We’re looking for a candidate with a strong drive to excel and deliver outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all on-site operations and subcontractors
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
- Drive programme delivery and report progress to senior leadership
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams
- Champion a proactive, safety-first, and solutions-driven site culture
Requirements:
Essential Technical Competencies:
- Proven experience as a Site Manager in the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Proficiency in project management software.
- Relevant qualifications and certifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid).
Desirable:
- Experience delivering projects across Residential, Commercial, Healthcare or Education sectors.
- Working knowledge of BIM processes, 4D sequencing, or digital construction methodologies.
- Experience managing complex or multi phase developments.
Essential Behavioural Competencies:
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate, influence, and drive team performance.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
- High level of organisation, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Committed to a safety first culture, actively promoting safe behaviours on site.
Desirable:
- Ability to mentor and develop junior team members, supporting future talent pathways.
- Confident in representing the project at client meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder forums.
- Innovative thinker who proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe 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.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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