Site Manager

Walter Lilly; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days' annual leave

Private medical insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Automatic enrolment to company pension

Travel expenses

Job summary

Walter Lilly is recruiting a proactive Site Manager for a high-profile science construction project in the UK. You will oversee the fit-out and finishing of premium office space, drive daily operations, and deliver works safely to the highest standards on a landmark development.

You are an energetic leader with strong experience in finishing works, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive attitude to drive progress, quality and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading site teams on complex projects.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and programme delivery.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities across office fit-out works.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with project programmes.
• Oversee subcontractors, ensuring quality, productivity and compliance.
• Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve issues and delays.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Coordinate with project managers, commercial teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Support effective communication across all stakeholders.
• Ensure works are completed to required quality standards and client expectations.
• Maintain accurate site records and reporting documentation.

Skills

Site leadership

Team coordination

Health & safety

Communication

Education

SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid certifications

Job description

Who Is Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of high quality construction services for London and the South East's finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities. With over 100 years experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life. Our clients come to us for the best, expecting results that stand out on a global stage.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK's most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.

We now seek an enthusiastic Site Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will have the chance to work at the heart of complex, high-profile projects, where your ideas, decisions, and expertise drive solutions that make a visible, lasting difference.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 26 days' annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme ('opt out' available)
• Travel expenses

The Culture

At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and driven Site Manager to join one of the UK's largest and most prestigious science construction projects, delivering a new headquarters facility for a leading pharmaceutical organisation in Windlesham.

The project is now entering an exciting phase, with a significant focus on the fit-out and finishing of high-quality office accommodation. Working closely with the wider project team, you will take ownership of day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the exceptional standards expected on a landmark development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships and takes pride in delivering outstanding results.

Key Responsibilies:

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day site activities across office fit-out works.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with project programmes.
• Oversee subcontractors, ensuring quality, productivity and compliance standards are maintained.
• Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve issues and delays.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Coordinate with project managers, commercial teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Support effective communication across all stakeholders.
• Ensure works are completed to the required quality standards and client expectations.
• Maintain accurate site records and reporting documentation.

About You

You are an energetic and hands-on Site Manager who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and leading by example.

You’ll bring:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar site leadership role.
• Strong experience managing fit-out, interior or finishing works within commercial, office, science, healthcare or high-quality construction environments.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The confidence to make decisions, challenge where necessary and drive progress on site.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues and project objectives.
• A genuine commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications (or equivalent).

A driving licence would be beneficial due to the site location, although a shuttle service operates from the nearest railway station for those travelling by public transport.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. As such we will only consider applications from those who already possess the right to work in the UK.