Site Manager – Structural Steel
Location: London
Salary: £65,000 + Company Car & Fuel Card
Are you an experienced Site Manager with a background in structural steel erection or heavy construction?
Do you take pride in running safe, efficient, and high-quality sites — ensuring every element of the steel package is delivered to the highest standard?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for managing the on-site delivery of structural steelwork projects. Acting as the main representative for the steel package, you’ll coordinate labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors — ensuring that all site activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with design specifications and UK construction standards.
You’ll be a key link between the site and project management teams, ensuring progress, quality, and compliance are maintained throughout the build.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily site operations for structural steel erection, ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015, LOLER, PUWER, and all HSE requirements.
- Supervise and coordinate site teams and subcontractors to deliver to programme and specification.
- Ensure all RAMS, lifting plans, and quality procedures are implemented and followed.
- Act as the main on-site contact for clients, contractors, and inspectors on steel-related works.
- Oversee steel deliveries, offloading, and storage, maintaining control of materials on-site.
- Track progress against programme milestones and report updates to management.
- Maintain comprehensive site documentation, including daily diaries, permits, and inspection records.
- Ensure all work meets BS EN 1090 and UKCA/CE marking requirements.
- Manage snagging, remedial work, and final handover of the steel package.
- Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and support ongoing HSE audits and improvements.
About You
You’re a proactive and hands-on Site Manager who brings strong leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. You’re confident leading multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining control of complex steel projects on site.
You’ll also bring:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience managing structural steel installation on commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
- Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage multiple work fronts.
- Sound technical knowledge of steel erection, lifting operations, and QA processes.
- Experience working with Tier 1 contractors and under NEC/JCT contracts.
- SMSTS certification and CSCS (Black/Gold Card).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable:
- Appointed Person (Lifting Operations).
- NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management or equivalent.
- First Aid at Work (3-day) qualification.
- Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator certification.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum (DOE)
- Company car and fuel card
- Hybrid working arrangement (office/site-based)
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- 8% workplace pension scheme
- Voluntary Westfield Health Scheme
If this role could be of interest to you, click ‘Apply’ to send us your CV, we’d love to talk!
Key Skills: Project Manager, Structural Steel, Hot Rolled Steel, Steel Structures, Steel Installation, MMC, Offsite Construction
This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
