Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to oversee a new build SEND primary school project in Southampton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage construction activities, ensuring high standards of quality and safety while coordinating with clients and subcontractors. The company is known for its commitment to staff development and has a strong pipeline of future projects. If you are a proactive individual with a solid background in site management and a passion for delivering successful projects, this position could be your next career step. Join a team that values excellence and offers excellent salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Assistant to Site Manager required.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site-based construction activities and trade sub-contractors.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and quality control.

Skills

Site Management

Health and Safety Oversight

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Construction Management

Engineering

Trades Background

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Location: Southampton
Salary: £45K- £55K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: MO20032025a_1742473549
Posted: March 20, 2025

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Site Manager to join the regional office of a busy Tier 1 main contractor to work on a new build SEND primary school project in Sholing, Southampton. The scheme is currently in preconstruction and will start in the summer, with some survey and then enabling works to be undertaken beforehand.

Responsibilities:

1. Managing all site-based construction activities
2. Management of trade sub-contractors
3. Health and safety oversight
4. Review of method statements and risk assessments
5. Logistics and quality control
6. Client liaison and coordination meetings
7. Short-term programming of work
8. Reporting on progress against program
9. Issue resolution, snagging, and handover

About the Company:

The contractor is a busy national contractor with a £70-80m annual turnover in the region, and a proven track record in the delivery of new build and refurbishment schemes in the leisure, education, scientific, defence, local authority, retirement living and blue light sectors.

They have an excellent reputation for quality, safety, staff retention, development and promotion, plus client engagement and undertaking repeat works for key clients. Typical patch covers Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset.

Requirements:

1. 5 years + of experience as an Assistant to Site Manager
2. Highly motivated and proactive
3. Good technical, organisational, man-management, and communication skills
4. Proven track record of work for a Tier 1 or 2 main contractor advantageous
5. Background in construction management, engineering or trades
6. Possession of SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications
7. Experience in the Site Management role with a proven track record of successful project delivery

The opportunity has arisen due to a good pipeline of future work in the business, some promotions and some retirement of experienced members of site management staff. High standards, attention to detail and drive will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.

For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on 07984 174040 or send your CV to [e-mail]

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.