Site Manager

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