Site Manager

Trevett Project Services; Southampton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Site Manager role in Southampton for a laboratory refurbishment and relocation programme. Lead the day-to-day on-site works, coordinate subcontractors and manage M&E and laboratory services. Requires SMSTS and First Aid, with strong reporting skills and proficiency in PowerPoint and MS Project. The project runs mid-September start and lasts several months.

Qualifications

• Previous Site Management experience on laboratory refurbishment projects
• Strong understanding of M&E and laboratory services
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer literacy, especially PowerPoint and MS Project
• Ability to produce clear weekly project reports
• Own laptop and mobile phone for emails and communication
• Ideally based in Southampton or within commuting distance

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of works on site, ensuring safety, programme and quality
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist trades
• Oversee Health & Safety on site and report to the project team
• Produce weekly progress reports using PowerPoint and MS Project

Skills

M&E understanding

Laboratory refurbishment experience

Reporting & communication

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Site Manager – Laboratory Refurbishment

Location

Southampton

Start

Mid-September

Rate

£300 per day CIS

Duration

Several months

The Opportunity

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a leading global Facilities Management and Real Estate organisation on a laboratory refurbishment and relocation programme in Southampton.

The project is due to start in mid-September and is expected to run for several months. The works will involve decanting existing laboratories, refurbishing laboratory spaces and coordinating the relocation of equipment and services.

We are specifically looking for somebody local to Southampton who has previous experience managing laboratory refurbishment projects and technically complex M&E works.

Project Scope

The Works Will Include

• AHU and ductwork modifications
• Testing and commissioning of ventilation systems
• Medical gas pipeline installations
• Laboratory equipment moves and relocations
• Fabric fit-out, including laboratory benching
• Fire alarm modifications
• Gas alarm modifications
• Electrical works
• Dehumidification systems
• BMS works
• Coordination of specialist subcontractors and laboratory stakeholders

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the works, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required programme and quality standards.

You will coordinate subcontractors and specialist trades, oversee Health & Safety on site and provide regular updates to the wider project team.

The role will also require strong reporting and administration skills, including producing weekly progress reports using PowerPoint and working with Microsoft Project.

Requirements

• Previous Site Management experience on laboratory refurbishment projects
• Strong understanding of M&E and specialist laboratory services
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer literacy, particularly PowerPoint and Microsoft Project
• Ability to produce clear and timely weekly project reports
• Your own laptop and mobile phone for emails and project communication
• Ideally based in Southampton or within a reasonable commuting distance

Rate: £300 per day CIS

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to secure a long‑term contract on a technically interesting laboratory refurbishment programme, with works expected to continue for several months