Lead Care Home Construction PM | No.1 Site Manager

CPR Recruitment Ltd.; Horsham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CPR Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to oversee a new-build care home from groundworks to handover. The role can be freelance or permanent depending on candidate preference.

You will lead the No.1 site manager, drive the construction programme, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure QA, HSE, and handover processes are completed on schedule. Experience in care home projects and required certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering at least two new-build care home projects of comparable scale and complexity.
• Must have operated as the No.1 Site Manager or Project Manager, holding full responsibility for project delivery.
• Experience working under Traditional and Design & Build procurement routes would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of healthcare and care home construction, including commissioning, compartmentation, fire strategy, M&E coordination and handover processes.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering projects on programme and within budget.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Black CSCS card.
• First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the project from groundworks through to completion and handover.
• Manage and drive the construction programme, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Oversee all aspects of site operations, including subcontractor management and coordination.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, health & safety and site compliance.
• Manage client relationships and provide regular progress updates.
• Coordinate M&E installations, commissioning and final handover requirements.
• Ensure all works are delivered on programme and within the agreed budget.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS Card

Job description

CPR Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to oversee a new-build care home from groundworks to handover. The role can be freelance or permanent depending on candidate preference.

You will lead the No.1 site manager, drive the construction programme, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure QA, HSE, and handover processes are completed on schedule. Experience in care home projects and required certifications are essential.