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Randstad CPE; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations on flagship leisure, hospitality, and commercial developments around Tonbridge. You will work with senior leaders to drive quality and safety, with active mentorship and fast-tracked development toward Senior Site Manager and Project Manager roles.

The role requires Tier 1 standard site setups, client-facing communication, and a proactive approach to programme delivery and site logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience with leisure, hospitality or commercial projects.
• Understanding of Tier 1 processes and high-standard site setups.
• Confident, client-facing communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day on-site trades and direct labour.
• Enforce Tier 1 health & safety, quality, and logistics standards.
• Represent contractor in site walk-throughs with clients and authorities.
• Manage look-ahead programs to keep progress on schedule.
• Deliver inductions, RAMS reviews and safety briefs.

Skills

Tier 1 processes

Client-facing comms

Public sector interaction

Job description

Looking for a Site Manager position with a contractor offering a clear, accelerated pathway into Project Management?

We have been retained by a thriving main contractor to source a talented

Site Manager to oversee day-to-day site operations on flagship leisure, commercial, and hospitality developments based out of the Tonbridge area.

Our client is taking a stronghold on the regional market and is heavily investing in candidates who want to develop quickly within their business. If you bring Tier 1 standards, strong site presence, and a client-ready attitude, this company offers real, tangible opportunities to progress into Senior Site Manager and Project Manager roles.

The Opportunity

This is more than standard site supervision. Working directly alongside senior operational leaders, you will drive quality and safety on high-profile public and private sector projects while benefiting from active mentorship and heavy investment in your personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operational management of trade contractors, sub-contractors, and direct labor on site.
• Enforce rigorous Tier 1 standards across Health & Safety, Quality Control, and logistics.
• Represent the contractor during site walk-throughs with clients, public sector bodies, and local authorities.
• Manage short-term look-ahead programs to keep site progress strictly on schedule.
• Deliver daily site inductions, RAMS reviews, and safety briefings.

What Our Client Is Looking For

Leisure, Hospitality, or Commercial projects.

Good working knowledge of

Tier 1 processes and high-standard site setups.

Confident, client-facing communication style for public sector stakeholder interaction.

Required Tickets

SMSTS, CSCS Managerial Card, First Aid at Work (Fire Warden or Scaffold Inspection desirable).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.