Site Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion bonus

Laptop and phone provided

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Site Manager for a specialised Cut & Carve residential conversion near Farnham. You will lead a technically challenging internal reconfiguration of a 1930s ex-MOD building into 33 high-end apartments, with a strong emphasis on refurbishment and precision.

The role operates within a close-knit team led by the Managing Director, delivering budget-conscious results. You will oversee up to 30 on-site staff, manage the on-site programme via ASTA, and ensure quality,

Qualifications

• Requires solid builder/refurbishment background.
• Experience in structural alterations or high-end conversions.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and cost-control skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operations for a historic 1930s ex-MOD conversion into 33 high-end apartments.
• Manage up to 30 on-site personnel at peak and ensure schedule adherence.
• Maintain tight cost control and effective call-offs/material management with the MD.
• Coordinate with the MD and project team, focusing on refurbishment details and risk mitigation.

Skills

Site management

Builder background

Structural alterations

High-end conversions

Cost control

Tools

ASTA

Job description

Site Manager | Specialist "Cut & Carve" Residential Conversion

Location: Surrey Salary: Up to £65,000 (All-in) + Completion Bonus

The Opportunity

Are you a Site Manager who actually enjoys the "build"? We are representing a specialist, family-feel SME contractor based in Farnham with a £5m turnover and a 20-year history of excellence. Unlike the major players, this firm offers true local work (all projects within 1 hour of Farnham) and a stable, high-quality supply chain that has been with the business for two decades.

You will take the lead on a unique "Cut & Carve" conversion of a historic 1930s ex-MOD building. This isn't a standard new build; it's a technically and logistically challenging internal reconfiguration into 33 high-end apartments across three blocks.

The Project

• Scope: Full internal strip-out and structural reconfiguration (moving internal walls).
• External: Minor roof refurbishment and tile replacement only-the focus is entirely on the internal build-out.
• Scale: Managing up to 30 heads on-site at peak.
• Programming: Managed via ASTA.

What They Need

We aren't looking for a "paper-pusher." We need a Site Manager with common sense and a solid builder background who understands the nuances of refurbishment.

• Commercial Awareness: As the MD handles the surveying, you will need to be sharp on call-offs and material management.
• Discipline: The MD is an ex-Commercial Manager; he values someone who keeps a tight grip on the "pennies" and minimizes day-works.
• Experience: Ideally, you have a background in structural alterations or high-end conversions.

Why Join This Team?

• Exclusivity & Stability: This is an exclusive role with a business that has only ever had one project go over budget in 9 years.
• The Bonus: While the holiday package is a standard, the company offers a highly achievable estimated approximatly £8,000 - £10,000 completion bonus based on delivering to budget.
• Direct Access: You will work directly with the Managing Director, ensuring quick decisions and zero bureaucracy.

Package & Logistics

• Salary: £65,000 (inclusive of allowances).
• Tools: Laptop and phone provided.
• Interview Process: A two-stage process (Initial meeting with the MD followed by a site visit).

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.

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