Senior Site Manager

CPR Recruitment; 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

Senior Site Manager / Project Manager - New Build Care Home

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a new-build care home development. This can be a Freelance or permanent position subject to personal preference.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced No.1 Site Manager or Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale care home projects from initial groundworks through to practical completion and final handover.

Key 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.

Candidate Requirements

• 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 both 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.

Essential Reference Requirements

Candidates must be able to provide client and/or employer references confirming their experience as the No.1 Site Manager or Project Manager, with responsibility for the delivery of a care home project from groundworks through to practical completion and final handover.

Please note: Previous experience delivering new-build care homes is essential for this position. We are specifically looking for candidates who have successfully led comparable projects as the No.1 site lead.