(Externals) Site Manager - Leeds

About The Role

(Externals) Site Manager – Permanent Opportunity

Location: Leeds

Division: Building

Benefits: Car allowance, private medical cover, life assurance scheme, contributory pension, 35 days annual leave (including public holidays)

About GRAHAM

At GRAHAM, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. With a proven track record across multiple sectors, we deliver outstanding projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Externals Site Manager to join our Building Division in Leeds, supporting the Senior Project Manager with the external works phase of the £ Million Dyecoats project. This role requires extensive experience in managing external packages, particularly Brickwork, SFS, Cladding, and ideally Landscaping. You will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and delivering external works to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Project Manager with the externals phase of the Dyecoats project, ensuring seamless execution.
• Lead the planning, management, and delivery of external works packages from initiation to completion.
• Oversee Brickwork, SFS, Cladding, and Landscaping works, ensuring compliance with design and quality standards.
• Establish and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain project alignment.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor performance for external packages.
• Monitor site progress and conduct inspections to uphold quality standards.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Externals Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong background in Brickwork, SFS, Cladding, and ideally Landscaping.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Asta Power Project, Primavera P6).
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and ensure timely project delivery.

Desirable Criteria

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Project Management.
• Chartered status or working towards CIOB, RICS, or equivalent accreditation.
• Experience delivering high-value projects.
• Familiarity with Lean construction principles and digital transformation strategies.
• Strong track record in risk mitigation and problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting, high-profile projects.
• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team with career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability, innovation, and corporate social responsibility.

Our Commitment:

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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