Site Manager (North East)

Key Integrated Services is recruiting experienced Site Managers to support a growing programme of work across the North East of England, including projects within Defence and Justice environments. As a KEYIS Site Manager, you will oversee site delivery, coordinate trades and subcontractors, manage health and safety requirements and help ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard across operational and high-compliance sites.

Location

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Teesside & North Yorkshire

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

Competitive rate of pay

Our Values & Commitments

Our commitments are fundamental to how we operate as a business and how we continue to develop in a way that benefits our people, our clients and the environments in which we work.

Deliver on our promises

We take responsibility for what we commit to and work hard to deliver on our word. That means being dependable, communicating clearly and maintaining high standards throughout every project.

Our People

Our people are central to the way we deliver. Their skills, experience and commitment enable us to provide a high standard of service to our clients. We are committed to recruiting capable people, supporting their continued development and creating an environment where people can perform at their best.

Health & Safety is key

Health & Safety is fundamental to everything we do. Our teams work across construction, operational and high-compliance environments, so maintaining safe working practices is a responsibility shared by everyone. We continually reinforce safe behaviours, appropriate training and personal responsibility across our business and projects.

Job Objectives

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the safe, effective and compliant delivery of works across client sites throughout the North East.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day site activities
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and associated trades
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and site procedures
• Coordinate works with clients, facilities management teams and other contractors
• Monitor progress against programme and communicate any issues or delays
• Carry out site inspections and maintain appropriate site records
• Ensure relevant permits, RAMS and documentation are in place before works commence
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, housekeeping and site presentation
• Support the management of materials, resources and access requirements
• Ensure client requirements and site‑specific procedures are followed
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across all site activities

Qualifications

Requirements

• Current SMSTS qualification
• Proven experience in a Site Manager or similar site-based management role
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety requirements
• Experience managing trades and subcontractors
• Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities on operational sites
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate site documentation and records
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Teesside and North Yorkshire as required

Desirable

• Experience working within critical, secure or high-compliance environments
• First Aid at Work
• CSCS card
• IPAF
• PASMA
• Banksman training
• Existing Defence clearance, including SC or BPSS
• Existing Justice vetting, including EL1, EL2 or CTC

Security Vetting & Clearance

A number of the client sites we support require personnel to hold appropriate security vetting or clearance before access can be granted.

Existing clearance within Defence or Justice environments would therefore be advantageous, although requirements will vary depending on the project and client site.

Approved vetting in the following areas would also be advantageous:

• Defence - SC or BPSS
• Justice - EL1, EL2 or CTC