Site Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 64,575 - 83,025; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property seeks an experienced Site Manager to oversee a 6-week fast-track SEN school refurbishment in Nottingham. You will drive daily production, manage sub-contractors, enforce rigorous health and safety standards, and ensure high-quality delivery in a controlled educational environment.

The role requires SMSTS, 3-day First Aid at Work, and CSCS Black/White cards, with Umbrella or PAYE payment options. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead on fast-track refurbishment projects.
• Strong on-site coordination across multiple trades and suppliers.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety compliance on education facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and short-term programming.
• Issue daily permits to work and enforce RAMS; conduct inductions.
• Lead daily activity briefs and liaise with school stakeholders and project managers.
• Maintain site paperwork, progress reports, and quality records.

Skills

Leadership

Site coordination

Health & safety

Education

SMSTS Certification

First Aid at Work (3-day)

CSCS Card (Black/White)

Job description

Site Manager - Special Educational Needs (SEN) School Project

Location: Nottingham

Start Date: Friday, 31st July or Monday, 3rd August 2026

Duration: 6 Weeks

Pay Type: (Umbrella or PAYE only - No CIS)

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to oversee a 6-week fast-track refurbishment and fit-out package at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Nottingham.

As the No. 1 Site Manager on-site, you will be responsible for driving daily production, managing sub-contractors, enforcing rigorous health and safety standards, and ensuring work is delivered to the highest quality while maintaining compliance with educational facility standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, short-term programming, and trade coordination.
• Conduct site inductions, issue daily permits to work, and enforce site RAMS.
• Lead daily activity briefings (DABs) and liaise with school stakeholders and project managers.
• Maintain comprehensive site paperwork, progress reports, and quality inspection records.

Essential Criteria

• Certifications: Valid SMSTS, 3-Day First Aid at Work, and a CSCS Black (Manager) or White (Professional) card minimum.
• Experience: Proven track record as a Site Manager on education, SEN, or health/care facilities (strongly preferred).
• Payment Terms: Must be willing to operate via Umbrella or PAYE (No CIS available due to tax guidelines on this contract).
• Vetting: Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo immediate clearance) is preferred due to the environment.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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.

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