Construction Site Manager

Thatcher Associates; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension scheme

Relocation support to Jersey

Diverse, high-quality project pipeline

Job summary

Thatcher Associates is looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead delivery on a Guernsey live site. The role requires you to live and work on the island, with relocation support to Jersey available for suitable candidates.

You will oversee all on-site activity, manage subcontractors and direct labour, and ensure work is completed safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. Strong health & safety knowledge and hands-on leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven site management experience on commercial or residential builds.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• SMSTS and CSCS (Black or Gold) essential; First Aid at Work desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site activity, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standard.
• Manage subcontractors and direct labour, coordinating trades and sequencing of works.
• Maintain robust health, safety and environmental standards on site, including toolbox talks and site inspections.
• Liaise with the project manager, design team and client representatives on progress and technical matters.
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, RAMS and quality documentation.
• Support programme and resource planning in conjunction with the wider project team.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

Leadership

Job description

Site Manager - Guernsey

Please note: this role requires the successful candidate to live and work on the island of Guernsey.

We are working on behalf of an established main contractor with a strong and varied portfolio across Guernsey and Jersey, spanning education, hotel and leisure, residential, commercial and healthcare projects. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day delivery on one of their live sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site activity, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standard
• Manage subcontractors and direct labour, coordinating trades and sequencing of works
• Maintain robust health, safety and environmental standards on site, including toolbox talks and site inspections
• Liaise with the project manager, design team and client representatives on progress and technical matters
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, RAMS and quality documentation
• Support programme and resource planning in conjunction with the wider project team

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on commercial, residential or public sector construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice
• SMSTS and CSCS (Black or Gold card) essential; First Aid at Work desirable
• Confident, hands‑on leadership style with the ability to manage multiple trades
• Well organised, with strong attention to programme and quality
• Comfortable working within a close‑knit island construction market

Package and Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Support with relocation for candidates moving to Jersey
• Genuine opportunity to work across a varied, high-quality project pipeline