Construction Site Manager

Job description

Site Manager - Opportunity to make a difference and lead during a period of expansion for a company with a friendly, family culture that won the 2025 Investors in People - 'UK Employer of the Year' Award employees)

• • Full time - 45 Hours Monday – Friday (overtime may be required)
• • Site based (North West)
• • Salary dependent on experience
• • Head Office - Wirral

Trustland Construction is an industry-leading commercial construction specialist based in the Wirral with over 50 years of experience. Working with several major Blue-chip companies across petrochemical, nuclear, food production and consumer goods industries; we are a fast-paced and growing team who value our staff and their development, whilst maintaining a friendly, family culture.

Our company vision is "to have inspired individuals working together as a dedicated team to deliver quality outcomes for our customers and our community." At Trustland, we believe that finding the right fit goes beyond qualifications and experience. We are committed to identifying candidates who align with this vision, embody our company culture, and possess the necessary skills to excel in their roles.

Role

Due to company expansion, we are looking for an experienced site manager to lead crucial commercial construction projects, ranging from £500K - £5M. The role will work closely with the client, the contracts and estimating department, engineers and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of direct employees and sub-contractors via encouragement and motivation
• Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
• Assume responsibility for the successful delivery of projects
• Deliver the work safely and without environmental incidents
• Deliver the work to the specified standards without defects
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP's, in line with company procedures
• Produce and manage the project programme and forecast upcoming works
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks

Requirements

• Demonstrates qualities to deliver Trustland values e.g. honesty, integrity, teamwork, health + well-being, sustainability
• Excellent people, communication & management skills
• 5 years of construction management experience is essential
• 5 years of experience in commercial / industrial construction
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or Asta Powerproject
• Degree educated in a construction-related discipline

Why Join Us?

At Trustland Construction, we offer more than just a job opportunity—we provide a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff to thrive both personally and professionally.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity drives innovation. We welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and orientations.

We are proud to say that Trustland Construction was recently announced as the winners of the 2025 Investors in People – 'UK Employer of the Year' Award (for 50 – 249 employees). Here are just a few reasons why you may want to work for us:

• Family-friendly culture: We prioritise work-life balance and understand the importance of accommodating personal responsibilities outside the workplace. Our maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies demonstrate our commitment to supporting employees through life's milestones. We also bring everyone together with our annual Trustland-funded 'Family Fun Day,' and wellbeing events held throughout the year.
• Sustainable forward-thinking business: We prioritise sustainability. Our purpose-built head office includes solar panels, EV car chargers, heat recovery ventilation units, and even a vegetable patch complete with a bug hotel, to name just a few sustainable features. We're committed to reducing our environmental footprint and creating a greener future. Employees can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice schemes for cycle and electric vehicle purchases, making sustainable travel more affordable and accessible.
• Health & wellbeing: The mental and physical health of our employees is paramount. We're proud supporters of the mental health charity Mates in Mind, and with trained mental health first aiders/wellbeing champions, access to confidential mental health services and an on-site gym at our head office, we prioritise overall wellbeing. Our dedicated occupational health provider also ensures that the health of our site-based operatives is always a top priority, with access to expert advice and support.
• Empowerment & career development: Employees are part of a team where micromanagement is not the norm. We believe in empowering our staff to make meaningful contributions and decisions. We're committed to helping our staff reach their full potential. With quarterly job chats and annual performance reviews, everyone has the opportunity to play a part in creating their own personal development plan.
• Charitable giving: Through our Workplace Giving Scheme, employees can maximise their charitable contributions, with donations boosted by up to 45%. Whether it's supporting our current charity partner or a cause close to their heart, we encourage giving back to the community and support staff who want to participate in volunteering days.
• Recognition: From employee of the month and employee of the year awards, to quarterly job chats and annual performance reviews, we value and recognise staff achievements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £50,000.00-£59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wirral CH62 3NY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Site Management: 5 years (required)
• Commercial / Industrial Construction: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person