Site Manager

Company: Ecruit
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Location: London
Job Description:

Build your Future with Us!

We are a forward‑thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values – Commit, Care, Collaborate – shape how we work with clients, partners, and each other.

Why join us?

  • Exciting Projects – work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
  • Career Growth – clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
  • Collaborative Culture – be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
  • Competitive Package – enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits

What you will be doing

The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit, making full use of their experience and skills.

Candidates must have a proven track record of safe delivery of high‑quality, medium‑to‑large scale projects to budget and programme.

Commercial

  • Have an understanding of the type of building contract and the key project stakeholders (client, client’s representatives, design team, etc.)
  • Have a full understanding of the scope of work for each sub‑contractor package, and have access to a paper copy of each sub‑contractor order
  • Liaise with the PM and PQS on works not deemed to be included within the scope of works for the project

Operational

  • Issue permits for various work activities, and close out accordingly; undertake material/equipment orders, and liaise with the project quantity surveyor
  • Provisions/diversion/upgrade/protection works, and manage the process via meetings/dialogue with the relevant utility companies
  • Make necessary applications for permits to the Highways Authority for road openings, skip locations and/or welfare facilities
  • Make necessary applications to utility companies for temporary building water, drainage discharge and electricity connections to welfare facilities
  • Understand any off‑site highways works, and manage the process via meetings/dialogue with relevant parties

Quality

  • Raise NCRs for works undertaken that are of poor quality
  • Ensure that sub‑contractors compile and issue inspection and test plans (ITPs) for various works packages, and that these are checked and closed out accordingly
  • Compile snagging lists and manage the closing‑out process

Health & Safety

  • Understand duties and responsibilities under current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, and ensure compliance on each project
  • Act as the temporary works coordinator where applicable
  • Ensure labour‑only sub‑contractors have been properly assessed and that method statements and risk assessments are in place

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

Essential

  • CSCS/CSR card
  • SMSTS qualified

Desirable

  • First Aid at Work
  • Professional qualification

Experience

Relevant previous construction experience in one or more of the following:

  • Commercial, retail, healthcare, education, refurbishment and/or new build
  • Proven ability to manage and control subcontractors in line with the project programme, safety and environmental legislation
  • Experience of temporary works procedures
  • Ability to operate within a team environment
  • Ability to produce short‑term programmes

Equal Opportunities

McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, experience, or identity. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.

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Posted: May 21st, 2026