Site Manager

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Horsham; On-site; GBP 164,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a 35-week refurbishment project in Horsham. You will manage day-to-day site activities, lead subcontractors and ensure high safety standards while coordinating with residents and public bodies.

The ideal candidate will have proven Site Manager experience on refurbishments, strong H&S knowledge, and relevant site management qualifications, including SMSTS, CSCS and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on refurbishment or similar construction projects.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and management skills.
• Experience with facades, external works or builders' work would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in occupied/public-facing environments.
• Relevant site management qualifications and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the refurbishment project.
• Oversee replacement of timber decking with aluminium decking.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour and site activities.
• Maintain high health and safety standards across the site.
• Liaise with residents, the public and Horsham District Council representatives.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Driving licence

Education

Site management qualifications

Tools

Facades knowledge

External works experience

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a 35-week refurbishment project at a shopping centre in Horsham.

The project will involve the removal of existing timber decking and installation of new aluminium decking across multiple walkways and balconies. The site also includes residential apartments, so strong communication and customer-facing skills will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the refurbishment project.
• Overseeing the replacement of timber decking with new aluminium decking.
• Coordinating subcontractors, labour and site activities.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety throughout the project.
• Liaising professionally with residents, members of the public and Horsham District Council representatives.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on refurbishment or similar construction projects.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and management skills.
• Experience with facades, external works or builders' work would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly within occupied or public-facing environments.
• Relevant site management qualifications and certifications.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full UK Driving License.

Additional Information

• 35-week contract with a start date of 23rd November.
• Two-week shutdown over Christmas.
• Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams before appointment.