Site Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Likely if it's SOC 2455
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5330 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 52% sure that is the right code. Fortem Solutions is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 5330 (Construction and building trades supervisors) · 52% match
- Likely 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 28% match
- Likely 1122 (Production managers and directors in construction) · 17% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5330 Construction and building trades supervisors Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,800 | £41,800 | £41,800 |
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
1122 Production managers and directors in construction Also possible | £37,400 | £42,700 | £48,100 | £53,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The Role
Fortem, part of the Willmott Dixon Group, were established in 2002. We specialise in capital and retrofit programmes within the social housing sector and are specialists in works to low / mid /high rise buildings.
Due to our continued growth, we are recruiting a Site Manager to work on two projects and be based from our Birmingham Projects division. Each Site Manager will be responsible for coordinating multiple workstreams within occupied residential buildings, overseeing specialist subcontractors, maintaining programme, quality and health and safety standards and ensuring the works are delivered in accordance with Employer's Requirements, PAS 2030/2035 and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
This is a permanent,full time position 8-16:30 Monday to Friday.
The Project
Fortem, part of the Willmott Dixon Group, were established in 2002. We specialise in capital and retrofit programmes within the social housing sector and are specialists in works to low / mid /high rise buildings.
The first project for Birmingham City Council, will comprise the £33m refurbishment and retrofit of six occupied, Y-shaped six storey low-rise residential blocks. The Site Managers will take responsibility for the delivery of works across three of the six blocks, managing all day-to-day site operations from mobilisation through to completion. The works include full roof replacement with cut-to-fall insulation, extensive scaffolding operations, replacement of all windows, external wall insulation systems with rendered and brick-slip finishes, walkway and balcony curtain walling enclosures, fire stopping, sprinkler adaptations, lighting and extract alterations, reinstatement of external landscaping and comprehensive internal works.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure safe, effective and timely delivery of the Retrofit/Construction and external refurbishment projects (e.g. EWI/External Wall Insulation, Cladding, Roofing, doors/windows).
What You Will Need
Essential
Proven experience of managing construction projects
- Proven experience of working on high/low rise properties
- Experience of managing direct and sub contracted construction/refurbishment staff
- Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC) or equivalent experience
- SMSTS
- Scaffold inspection
- CSCS card
- Asbestos awareness (duty to manage would be desirable).
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Retrofit / Refurbishment experience
Fortem Benefits include
- Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus
- Motor Expenditure Allowance (£4,000) or car
- Option to opt into a salary sacrifice car lease
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)
- Discretionary bonus of up to 10%
- 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
- Annual pay reviews
- 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
- Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
- Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
- Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System
- Private healthcare and dental care
- Cycle to work scheme
Who We Are
We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality Capital Works, Retrofit and Repairs and Maintenance services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon.
Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live.
We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team. If you would like support with your application please contact
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Construction and building trades supervisors (SOC 5330) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~45k in sample- Middle half £35,360–50,596
- Median £41,600
- Going rate £41,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,620
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Fortem Solutions holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5330 going rate of £41,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.