Site Manager

Thomas Gray Ltd; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Island lifestyle

Job summary

Thomas Gray Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead prestigious residential and commercial schemes, delivering projects from groundworks to handover. The role offers relocation support to the Channel Islands and a compelling tax regime, with an emphasis on high-end finishes and strong on-site leadership.

You will manage subcontractors, coordinate with design teams, and uphold safety and quality standards while enjoying an exceptional island lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Proven site management experience on high-end residential or commercial schemes.
• Strong eye for build quality, detailing, and premium finishes.
• Commercial acumen with planning and problem solving.
• Willingness to relocate to the Channel Islands with relocation support.
• Valid site certifications (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS).

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day operational control on site from groundworks to handover.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trade teams, and direct labour.
• Ensure site health, safety, environmental management and quality compliance.
• Plan and monitor short-term programmes, logistics and deliveries.
• Collaborate with commercial, design and technical teams to resolve buildability queries.
• Conduct regular site safety briefings and progress reviews.
• Serve as a professional interface for clients, designers and inspectors.

Skills

Site management

Contracting experience

Health and safety

Team leadership

Job description

We are currently representing a revered, premier building contractor delivering prestigious residential and commercial schemes across the Channel Islands.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, dynamic Site Manager looking to develop their career, enhance their earnings within a beneficial tax regime and take ownership of high-calibre developments ranging from 1m to 15m.

We are looking for a driven self-starter with a strong contracting mindset, proven sector experience and a genuine commitment to relocating. The role offers full relocation support alongside an exceptional island lifestyle and work/life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day operational control on site, driving projects from groundworks through to practical completion and handover.

• Manage, coordinate and supervise specialist subcontractors, trade teams and direct labour.

• Champion the highest standards of site health, safety, environmental management and quality compliance.

• Plan and monitor short-term site programmes, logistics and material deliveries to ensure seamless progress against the master schedule.

• Collaborate closely with commercial, design and technical teams to resolve buildability queries promptly.

• Conduct regular site safety briefings, quality inspections and progress reviews.

• Serve as an approachable, professional interface for client teams, design consultants and statutory inspectors.

Candidate Profile

• Proven background operating as a Site Manager delivering high-quality residential, commercial or mixed-use schemes for a building contractor.

• Technically astute with a sharp eye for build quality, structural detailing and high-end finishes.

• Strong contracting pedigree, commercially minded with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Clear commitment to relocating to the Channel Islands (relocation assistance and support provided).

• Valid site certifications (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS Black/Gold, First Aid).