Site Manager

Corporate Property and Land are looking for a Site Manager to join their Strategic Construction Team  .

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be required to provide day to day management and organisation of all assigned operational staff internal and external sub-contractors engaged in carrying out construction projects and associated works (this includes overall responsibility for multi-disciplined projects including the delivery of services by other Divisions and Foremen); including ensuring safe systems of work are in place and they, the staff and their works are regularly monitored. You will be required to maintain record systems associated with these works including but not limited to accurate job records, service sheets, timesheets and certification.  You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial systems are in place to enable costs to be accurately and timely recorded and claims prepared in conjunction with the Construction Team and with staff from Business Support.  You will be required to deliver financially successful; quality assured, safe and timely project works in conjunction with other B&FM staff to the satisfaction of the Construction Manager/ customer.

We encourage you to contact Anthony Shale via email at View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.  

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a building / construction services discipline.
• 5 day SMSTS.
• CSCS management card 
• Supervisory and / or management experience of Construction Projects within a large multi-functional public or private sector organisation.
• Experience of working at a similar level within a construction or maintenance environment.
• Demonstrate a track record in operational management.
• Experience in the application of appropriate personnel policies and procedures.
• Experience of working to deadlines.Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. 

If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Our commitment to safeguarding
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought  a check of the Children’s Barred List, due to the position working in regulated activity]. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation  and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on w/c 6 July 2026

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.

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Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.

If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on View phone number on northeastjobs.org.uk, or via email View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk

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Anyone currently listed on the Redeployment Register who would like to be considered for this vacancy should contact the Resourcing team via email View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk