Site Manager

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a groundworks-to-completion role on a new-build care home project in West Sussex. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and drive safety and quality across the works.

The ideal candidate has proven site management experience on similar schemes, strong leadership and a solid understanding of construction drawings, specifications and building regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on new-build construction projects.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety requirements and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on a new-build care home project.
• Oversee groundworks and subsequent construction phases, ensuring works align with programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Ensure works comply with health and safety legislation and site procedures.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and address delays.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure workmanship meets specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a new-build care home project in West Sussex, which is currently at the groundworks stage. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Site Manager with a strong background in new-build Tradtional Brick/Block construction to oversee the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards. Project value is £10M+ so ideally have worked in a similar project. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing site operations from the early stages of construction through to completion, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring progress and maintaining high standards of health and safety from groundworks stage to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day site operations on a new-build care home project.
• Oversee groundworks and subsequent construction phases, ensuring works are delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation, site procedures and quality standards.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and proactively address delays or issues.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure workmanship meets the required specifications.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and relevant health and safety documentation.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure materials, labour and plant are effectively coordinated to maintain productivity.
• Drive a positive health and safety culture across the site.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on new-build construction projects.
• Experience managing projects from groundworks through to completion.
• Previous experience on care homes or retirement village projects are preferred.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety requirements and quality control.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors effectively and maintain programme targets.
• Valid SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS card.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and building regulations.