Lead Site Manager - Immediate Start on Education Project

Sphere Solutions; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead a major SEND school construction project in Faringdon. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor programme progress and uphold safety, quality and environmental standards on site.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will drive the build, maintain strong client and design team liaison, and ensure milestones are met while delivering to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Senior Site Manager with experience on large new-build projects.
• Experience delivering education, healthcare or public sector developments advantageous.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on a major education project.
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, direct labour and site supervisors.
• Drive the construction programme and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Carry out regular site inspections, quality checks and snagging inspections.
• Coordinate material deliveries, site logistics and resource planning.
• Chair subcontractor and progress meetings.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and design team to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, RAMS, permits and progress reports.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve construction issues quickly to minimise programme delays.
• Ensure the project is completed to specification and handed over successfully.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Client-facing abilities

Multi-subcontractor management

Proactive hands-on approach

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Managers Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead a major SEND school construction project in Faringdon. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor programme progress and uphold safety, quality and environmental standards on site.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will drive the build, maintain strong client and design team liaison, and ensure milestones are met while delivering to the highest standards of quality and safety.