Site Manager

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a new-build care home project in Slough, currently at groundworks. The role requires hands-on site leadership to drive works from groundworks through to completion, ensuring safety, programme and quality targets are met.

The ideal candidate will have proven site management experience on similar projects, with strong health and safety knowledge and the ability to coordinate subcontractors and resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager on new-build construction projects.
• Experience managing projects from groundworks through to completion.
• Care homes or retirement village projects experience preferred.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on a new-build care home project.
• Oversee groundworks and subsequent construction phases to programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, procedures and quality.
• Monitor progress against programme and manage delays.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure workmanship meets specs.
• Maintain site records, reports and health and safety documentation.
• Liaise with Project Manager, consultants and stakeholders.
• Coordinate materials, labour and plant to maintain productivity.
• Foster a positive health and safety culture on site.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Project programming

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS card

Tools

Construction drawings

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a new-build care home project in Slough, 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.