Site managers are the backbone of every construction project. You keep the programme on track, the team safe, and the client happy. And the pay reflects that responsibility — permanent salaries range from £45K to £65K+, with contract rates of £300-450/day.
Site Manager Salary Guide 2026
- Assistant Site Manager: £32,000-£40,000/year
- Site Manager: £42,000-£55,000/year
- Senior Site Manager: £55,000-£70,000/year
- Contract/Day Rate: £280-£400/day
- London Premium: add 15-25% to all figures
What Qualifications Does a Site Manager Need?
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) — essential
- CSCS black manager card (or gold supervisor card)
- First aid at work certificate
- NVQ Level 4+ in Construction Site Management (for black card)
- HNC/HND or degree in construction management (advantage, not always required)
What Does a Site Manager Actually Do?
- Manage daily site operations — programming, subcontractors, materials
- Enforce health & safety standards and CDM regulations
- Monitor quality and ensure specification compliance
- Liaise with clients, architects, and engineers
- Keep the project on budget and on programme
Finding Site Manager Jobs
Hays Construction, Randstad CPE, and Daniel Owen all have dedicated construction management desks. Browse SiteJobs for live site manager vacancies — every listing has a real phone number so you can call direct and discuss the role with the agency.
Live Jobs — Site Manager (2,148 available)
Site Manager
Birmingham · Temporary
£280
Site Manager
Shenley · Temporary
£60,000-70,000
Site Manager
Hook · Temporary
Competitive
Assistant Site Manager
Beacon's Bottom · Temporary
£45,000-50,000
Express Deputy Site Manager
Leeds · Temporary
Competitive
Deputy Express Site Manager
Altrincham · Temporary
Competitive
Site Manager
Newtownabbey · Temporary
£260
Site Manager
Haywards Heath · Temporary
£50,000-60,000