Site Manager – Luton Salary: £48,000 – £60,000 Project: £8.5m Steel Frame New Build Industrial Scheme
A regional principal contractor based in Hertfordshire is recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join its established team. The business delivers new build and refurbishment projects up to £15 million and is known for its family‑owned stability, long‑standing client relationships and a supportive environment that encourages progression and long‑term career development.
This position is managing the construction of an £8.5 million steel frame industrial new build in Luton, commencing August 2026 and completing in 2027. The contractor is seeking a Site Manager with strong steel frame and new build experience who can take ownership of a complex structure from groundworks through to final finishes.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 7 years’ site management experience.
- Proven experience delivering steel frame new build schemes.
- SMSTS and First Aid qualified.
- Strong Health & Safety knowledge, including modern risk management requirements.
- Background in JCT Design & Build projects or the ability to adapt quickly.
- Ability to manage a project from initial groundworks through to high‑quality finishes.
- Understanding of structural steel frame engineering and complex groundwork coordination.
- Experience managing bona fide subcontractors, direct labour and all associated site administration.
- Ability to maintain high quality standards across all stages of delivery.
- Competent in producing RAMS and delivering toolbox talks.
- Computer literate with the ability to produce weekly reports, manage meetings and liaise with project teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build working relationships at all levels.
- Organised, proactive and able to interrogate procurement and construction programmes to ensure timely delivery.
- Positive, solutions‑focused approach.
Role Details
- Full‑time, permanent or contract
- Hertfordshire‑based regional contractor
- New build steel frame industrial scheme – £8.5m
- Project location: Luton
- Salary £48,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
This is an opportunity to join a stable, reputable contractor offering long‑term progression, a supportive team culture and consistent project pipelines.