Salary guide
Construction Site Manager
- Average salary
- £35,000 – £65,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
Construction
- Site managers are responsible for multi-million-pound projects
Other names this job is known by
- Site Foreman
- Site Supervisor
Key responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations on construction sites
- Manage teams and subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Monitor progress and resolve issues
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree, HNC/HND, or apprenticeship in construction management
- Experience as a supervisor
- Leadership and project management skills
- Health & Safety knowledge
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Project Manager
- Construction Director
- Senior Site Manager
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study construction or engineering
- Complete a degree, HNC/HND, or apprenticeship
- Gain experience as a supervisor
- Progress to management roles with further training
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