Site Manager

  • Brown & Wills Recruitment Ltd
  • Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
  • Feb 26, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

A new opportunity is available for a lead Site Manager to join a growing main contractor, where you would have lead responsibility for a portfolio of projects based in the Newcastle area

The role will be to work closely with one of their key clients on a series of projects across the Northeast region delivering industrial / commercial newbuild, shed type projects with associated civils and hard landscaping, values upto 5m.

The initial project would be in the Gateshead area, for a 35-week period, and then move onto other schemes after project completion.

Therefore, those candidates who fit the following criteria would be encouraged to apply.

  • Have a proven track record operating as a project lead either as site or project manager on similar newbuild commercial build schemes.
  • Have strong technical knowledge and capability in the areas of newbuild construction, structural steel buildings and civils works associated with brownfield construction including drainage and access.
  • Be a strong communicator at all levels, with the onsite construction team, sub-contractors, and client.
  • Ability to manage programme and amend as necessary.
  • Ability to manage commercial aspects with the assistance of a project QS.
  • Hold valid site certification including CSCS, First Aid and SMSTS.
  • Hold a good level of IT proficiency
  • Full UK driving licence

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and developing contracting business, with good pipeline of work and excellent working environment.

If you feel you fit the brief for this role, please send a update CV detail you career history to date, and I will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in further deta