Site Manager – Aviation

About the role

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join its Aviation team at Manchester Airport. You will be a key member of the Site Operations Team, responsible for coordinating resources and ensuring projects deliver maximum value while adhering to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day site activities, ensuring optimal use of labour, plant and materials.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the client, subcontractors, suppliers, designers and the public.
• Support the Project Manager in implementing VolkerFitzpatrick HSEQ policies across the site.
• Monitor progress against schedules, budgets and quality targets, reporting any issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality and environmental regulations.

Required profile

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
• CSCS – Supervisor card.
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (CITB) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality and environmental issues in construction.
• Proven experience in civil engineering projects.

Required skills

• Civil engineering
• Site management

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual leave, plus a birthday day off.
• Private medical care, pension and life assurance.
• Option to purchase additional leave and a Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Shopping, restaurant vouchers and employee discounts.
• Comprehensive training and development programmes.
• Family‑friendly policies, flexible working and mental‑health support.