Site Manager - Basingstoke / Newbury

Fawkes & Reece London; Newbury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead on projects in the Basingstoke and Newbury area. You will manage site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and drive projects through to completion with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

The role covers initial works on a £5m industrial project, followed by a £12m development including multi-unit facilities. A solid main contractor background and SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager on main contracting projects.
• Strong focus on HSE standards and site safety.
• Good technical and organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing site-based construction activities and subcontractors.
• Assisting with short-term programming and coordination of works.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained across site.
• Monitoring quality and progress against programme.
• Coordinating subcontractors and resolving site issues as they arise.
• Supporting snagging, completion and handover of projects.

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor management

Quality control

Programme coordination

Education

Construction management degree

Job description

Site Manager - Basingstoke / Newbury

About this Role:

Experienced Site Manager required by this busy regional main contractor to join their team across Basingstoke and Newbury.

You will initially join a £5m industrial project in Basingstoke, helping take the scheme through its final stages to completion around March.

From there, you will move onto a £12m development in Newbury, comprising three new build units for an MOT centre, auction house and medical manufacturing/testing facility.

The Newbury scheme is currently at groundworks and piling stage, with around 14-15 months remaining, taking the project through to completion including the full internal fit-out.

There is also a strong pipeline of repeat work in the surrounding area with this key client.

Duties will include:

• Managing site-based construction activities and subcontractors;
• Assisting with short-term programming and coordination of works;
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained across site;
• Monitoring quality and progress against programme;
• Coordinating subcontractors and resolving site issues as they arise;
• Supporting snagging, completion and handover of projects.

About the Company/Client/Project:

The opportunity is with a busy regional Tier 2 main contractor delivering projects typically ranging from £5m-£20m across commercial, education, leisure, industrial, healthcare and residential sectors.

Their geographical focus covers Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, with work secured through a mixture of competitive tenders, regional frameworks and repeat clients.

With a strong reputation for training, development and internal progression, the business has a low turnover of staff and offers excellent long-term career prospects.

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

You will be an experienced Site Manager with a strong main contracting background and experience supporting the successful delivery of construction projects.

You will possess good technical and organisational skills, strong subcontractor management ability and a sharp eye for quality and detail.

A construction management, engineering or trades background would all be considered, alongside the ability to plan ahead, identify issues and work effectively as part of a wider project team.

You will possess SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.

High standards, attention to detail and drive will be well rewarded with a competitive salary, benefits, and strong promotional and development prospects