Site Manager

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