Site Manager

The Company

Our client is an established and growing main contractor delivering high-quality projects across London and the Home Counties. They operate across the residential, education, healthcare, commercial and public sectors, building a strong reputation for delivering projects safely, on time and to an exceptional standard. Their collaborative approach and focus on quality have resulted in a strong pipeline of repeat business and exciting new projects.

The Role

Due to a recent project award, our client is looking to appoint an experienced No.1 Site Manager to lead the delivery of a -5m new build Visitor Centre for a bird sanctuary.

This is a 55-week programme on a high-profile public sector project, involving the construction of a timber frame building with external cladding works through to completion and handover. Reporting into the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the project as the No.1 Site Manager from site set-up through to completion.
• Oversee all day-to-day site operations, subcontractors and direct labour.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality and budget requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and site compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are completed to specification.
• Chair site meetings and liaise with the client, consultants and wider project team.
• Manage quality inspections, snagging and handover.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Site Manager for a main contractor.
• Experience delivering new build construction projects.
• Timber frame experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience on public sector, education or government-funded projects is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and site management processes.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.