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:

* New build schools

* Education sector developments

* General building projects

* 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

* Overseeing and managing all external works packages on site

* Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

* Ensuring health & safety compliance in line with company and statutory regulations

* Liaising with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Design Teams

* Managing programme and sequencing of external works

* Conducting quality inspections and ensuring high standards of finish

* Supporting overall site delivery and contributing to successful project completion

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Site Manager working for a main contractor

* Strong engineering background (previous experience as Site Engineer or similar)

* Demonstrable experience managing externals packages

* Experience delivering schools or general building projects preferred

* SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid

* Strong communication and leadership skills

* 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:

* Genuine long-term career progression

* Structured development and training

* Strong project pipeline in Wales

* Stable and secure employment

* Competitive salary and benefits package

Why Apply?

* Work on high-profile education and public sector projects

* Join a respected Tier 1 contractor

* Long-term career prospects with internal promotion opportunities

* Strong regional presence in Wales

* 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