Construction Site Manager

JS3 Recruitment Ltd; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Site Supervisor/Manager for a hospital refurbishment project in Tameside, United Kingdom. This role requires strong technical skills and proven experience in managing mechanical, electrical, and ventilation services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication abilities and a proactive approach in a healthcare environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards and maintaining health and safety protocols. Join a well-established contractor for this exciting 14-week project starting on January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience managing mechanical, electrical, and ventilation services.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification is mandatory.
• Proven experience in healthcare refurbishment or similar complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure installations comply with guidelines and quality standards.
• Maintain health & safety and monitor site conditions.
• Oversee daily site progress and communication with project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Technical understanding

Job description

Construction Site Supervisor / Manager - Hospital Refurbishment

Start date: 5th January 2026

Salary based on experience

Location: Tameside

Contract Duration: 14 weeks (Starting 5th January)

Working Hours: Typically 7am-4pm (flexibility required based on project needs)

Our client are seeking an experienced Construction Site Supervisor / Site Manager to support one of their key healthcare refurbishment projects in Tameside. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering essential ward refurbishment works.

About the Project

This programme consists of ward refurbishments within a live healthcare environment, requiring individuals with strong technical understanding, excellent communication skills, and proven experience managing multidisciplinary building services.

Experience managing the following services is essential:

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Ventilation
• BMS
• Builders' Works
• Joinery

SSSTS or SMSTS certification is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all installations comply with current guidelines, HTMs, and the highest quality standards.
• Maintain and uphold all Health & Safety requirements, monitoring changing site conditions.
• Inspect and review works to ensure they meet design, specification, and quality expectations.
• Maintain excellent document control and adhere to operational procedures.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Project Manager and Estates Team.
• Oversee daily site progress and ensure project programmes are met or exceeded.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of project sequencing and workflow.
• Identify, address, and resolve unexpected challenges during the project lifecycle.
• Plan and conduct structured meetings with site staff, clients, and the management team.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, dynamic individual with experience in healthcare environments or similar complex projects.
• Proven experience across the disciplines listed above.
• Strong work history demonstrating reliability and stability.
• Ideally holds additional certifications: Manual Handling, IPAF, Asbestos Awareness, First Aid.
• Full UK driving licence.