Site Manager

Construction; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction in Southampton is seeking a Mechanical Site Manager for a laboratory refurbishment programme. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinating M&E trades, managing safety and reporting to the project team to meet programme and quality targets.

The role requires a mechanically biased background, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and strong communication. You will work on a long-term contract with on-site duties and use PowerPoint and MS Project for weekly progress updates.

Qualifications

• Previous Site Management experience on laboratory refurbishment projects.
• Mechanically biased with strong understanding of M&E and specialist laboratory services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear weekly reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the works on site to deliver safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist trades, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Manage on-site Health & Safety and provide regular progress updates to the project team.
• Produce weekly project reports using PowerPoint and MS Project.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Mechanical bias

M&E knowledge

Laboratory exposure

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Mechanical Site Manager Laboratory Refurbishment

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

To be considered, you will need:

• Previous Site Management experience on laboratory refurbishment projects
• Mechanically biased
• 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.