Site Manager

Site Manager - Thames Valley
Salary: £47,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Operating Area: Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Hampshire
Project Values: £500k - £10 million

Hays Construction is working with an established regional main contractor delivering projects across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire.The business undertakes projects valued between approximately £500k and £10m, covering a mixture of refurbishment, extension, fit-out and new-build work. Its regional portfolio includes schemes across:

• Education
• Commercial
• Healthcare
• Residential and accommodation
• Industrial
• Leisure
• Community and public-sector buildings
• Listed and heritage properties

Projects are delivered for a mixture of private and public-sector clients, often within existing, occupied or operational buildings. The contractor has a strong pipeline across the region and is looking to appoint a Site Manager who can support the delivery of both smaller standalone schemes and larger projects.

The RoleThe successful Site Manager will either take responsibility for their own project valued between £500k and £2m or work as the No.2 Site Manager on a larger scheme valued up to £10m.The contractor currently has two upcoming projects that the successful candidate could join:

• The refurbishment and conversion of a listed building into accommodation
• The refurbishment and extension of an existing school

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and ensure the work is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards. The position would suit an experienced Site Manager with a main contracting background who is comfortable working on refurbishment, extension and new-build projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the construction site
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, materials and site logistics
• Monitor progress against the construction programme
• Prepare and manage short-term programmes and look-ahead plans
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across the site
• Monitor workmanship against drawings, specifications and quality requirements
• Manage subcontractor performance and resolve site issues
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and project documentation
• Coordinate with the Contracts Manager, Quantity Surveyor and design team
• Attend and contribute to client and progress meetings
• Communicate clearly with clients, consultants and other stakeholders
• Manage inspections, quality checks, finishing works and snagging
• Support or lead the project through to completion and handover
• Maintain an organised, professional and well-presented site

About You

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager
• A background with a regional or national main contractor
• Experience delivering projects valued from £500k upwards
• Refurbishment, extension, fit-out or new-build experience
• Experience within education, commercial, accommodation, healthcare or public-sector construction
• The ability to lead smaller projects or work as part of the management team on larger schemes
• Experience working within existing or occupied buildings
• Listed building or heritage refurbishment experience would be beneficial
• Strong subcontractor and trade-management skills
• Good knowledge of construction programmes, sequencing and site logistics
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• Good quality-control, finishing and snagging experience
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Site Manager with a main contracting background, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell at the Hays Southampton office for a confidential discussion.

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