Location: Various project locations in the East Midlands
Reports to: Operations Manager Direct
Reports: Subcontractors, Site Operatives
Salary: £40k - £45k (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Full-time, office/site-based
Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on and organised Site Manager to take full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of construction projects with an annual value of up to £1,000,000.
The role involves managing a variety of residential and commercial construction projects across multiple sites, requiring strong leadership on-site, a clear understanding of health and safety standards, and the ability to deliver projects on time, to the highest quality, and in line with commercial expectations.
The Site Manager will liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers on a daily basis and work closely with the Project Support and Commercial teams to ensure the smooth delivery of projects and the effective management of all project documentation throughout each job.
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety
- Always maintain high safety standards on-site
- Update and maintain
- Safetymate (H&S system)
- Carry out daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections
- Ensure all RAMS, permits, and statutory requirements are in place and followed
- Promote a safety-first culture and report all incidents, near-misses, and risks promptly
Operational Site Management
- Lead all day-to-day site activities, supervising labour and subcontractors
- Coordinate deliveries, logistics, and sequencing of trades
- Maintain programme milestones and report delays or issues proactively via Monday.com
- Maintain a tidy, organised, and compliant site at all times
- Liaise regularly with the Operations Manager and internal teams to provide site updates
Commercial Awareness & Delivery
- Monitor use of labour and materials to ensure budget alignment
- Support subcontractor variations and validate works completed
- Keep accurate site diaries, records, and progress photos via Monday.com
- Assist with final account preparation by ensuring all relevant site information is properly captured and reported
Client & Stakeholder Interface
- Maintain a professional and cooperative approach with clients, tenants, and third parties
- Provide regular updates and resolve site-based concerns or queries quickly
- Always represent JMKB’s values and brand on-site
Key Skills & Experience
- Experience managing small-to-medium construction projects as a Site Manager or Supervisor
- Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and safety procedures
- Confident in reading drawings, specifications, and RAMS
- Experience dealing with subcontractors, client reps, and inspectors
- Familiarity with basic site-level commercial controls (labour tracking, materials, variations)
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and good at forward-planning
- Clear communicator with strong team leadership skills
- Safety conscious with a no-compromise approach to standards
- Calm under pressure and solution-focused
- Reliable, trustworthy, and takes ownership of site outcomes
Qualifications & Certifications
- SMSTS or SSSTS (required) First Aid at Work (required)
- CSCS (Supervisor or Manager card)
- Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height (desirable)
- Full UK Driving Licence
For more information about JMKB Construction Ltd, visit www.jmkb.co.uk.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At JMKB Construction Ltd, we are committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect in everything we do. We value diversity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us deliver the highest quality construction projects while fostering a safe and respectful workplace.
Our Values
- Integrity – We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
- Quality – We take pride in delivering work to the highest standards.
- Pride – We care about our workmanship, our colleagues, and our reputation.
- Respect – We value people, relationships, and teamwork.
- Continuous Improvement – We are always looking for better ways to work and grow.
Recruitment Process
- Apply by submitting your CV.
- Suitable applicants will be contacted for an initial discussion.
- Successful candidates will be invited to interview.
- References and Right to Work checks will be completed before any offer of employment.
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Recruitment Agency Notice
JMKB Construction Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without a signed Terms of Business agreement in place will be treated as a direct application, and no agency fees will be payable.
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
