Education Project Site Manager – Hybrid/Remote Options

CSC Recruitment Ltd; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CSC Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Site Manager for a circa £16m education project in Canterbury, Kent. You will lead site operations, coordinating direct labour and subcontractors to keep works progressing safely and on programme.

Ideal candidates have significant Tier 1 experience on education schemes (£10m–£20m), a construction-based qualification (HNC/degree), and CIOB chartership or active pursuit.

Qualifications

• Significant site management experience with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Experience delivering education/DfE or healthcare schemes (£10m–£20m).
• Minimum HNC qualification in construction; a degree is preferable.
• CIOB chartered status, or actively working towards chartership.
• Valid CSCS card and First Aid certification.
• Based locally in Kent with ability to travel within and outside the county.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations, ensuring delivery against the programme and budget.
• Coordinate direct labour, trades and subcontractors, maintaining clear priorities.
• Plan works around the operational school, maintaining safe access and communication.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, environmental management and site welfare.
• Review drawings and construction information; resolve delivery issues with the project team.
• Monitor progress and subcontractor performance; take corrective action as needed.
• Maintain communication with client, school representatives and project team.
• Support inspections, handover and close-out actions; develop site team members.

Skills

Site management

Education sector delivery

Programme & budgeting

Health & safety leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Education

HNC in construction

Degree preferred

CIOB chartered status or working towards

Job description

CSC Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Site Manager for a circa £16m education project in Canterbury, Kent. You will lead site operations, coordinating direct labour and subcontractors to keep works progressing safely and on programme.

Ideal candidates have significant Tier 1 experience on education schemes (£10m–£20m), a construction-based qualification (HNC/degree), and CIOB chartership or active pursuit.