Site Manager - MEPH

Henley Chase; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee construction, refurbishment and building services projects across various environments. You will coordinate labour, subcontractors, deliveries and access to ensure safe, efficient delivery and high-quality results on UK-wide project sites coordinated through Sittingbourne, Kent.

The role requires managing multiple trades, maintaining site records and supporting commissioning and handover, with a focus on safety, programme integrity

Qualifications

• Experience supervising multi-trade construction, refurbishment or building services projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and project scopes and produce practical daily plans.
• Strong record-keeping skills including site diaries, timesheets and inspection records.

Responsibilities

• Plan and mobilise site activities, coordinate labour, subcontractors and deliveries.
• Manage site progress, quality, safety and coordination within occupied buildings.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, records and progress reports for the Project Manager.

Skills

Multi-trade supervision

Contractor coordination

Site safety management

Documentation & records

Education

Construction qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Site Manager

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per annum
Location: UK-wide project sites, coordinated through Sittingbourne, Kent
Reports to: Project Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of construction, refurbishment and building services projects across a range of operational environments, including schools, commercial premises, healthcare facilities, secure sites and critical infrastructure.

The successful candidate will coordinate labour, subcontractors, deliveries, access and inspections to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Responsibilities will include managing multiple trades, protecting building users and existing services, monitoring progress, maintaining accurate site records and supporting commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

Site Planning and Mobilisation

• Review programmes, project scopes, drawings and execution plans with the Project Manager.
• Prepare daily work plans and look-ahead schedules, identifying potential delays and resource requirements.
• Coordinate site logistics, deliveries, secure storage, work zones, signage and access arrangements.
• Ensure welfare facilities, emergency access and site safety arrangements remain suitable throughout the works.

Site Management and Progress

• Coordinate site operatives, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure work is completed in the correct sequence.
• Resolve day-to-day trade conflicts while protecting building users, completed work and operational facilities.
• Monitor programme progress, labour allocation and completed quantities.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, attendance records, timesheets, delivery notes and photographic evidence.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager, highlighting risks, delays and recovery measures.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Implement the Construction Phase Plan and task-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and regular safety inspections.
• Verify workforce competence, maintain permit records and stop unsafe work where necessary.
• Coordinate service isolations, shutdowns and temporary plant with authorised personnel.
• Ensure permits, lock-off arrangements, emergency procedures and service protection measures are in place.
• Report incidents, unsafe conditions and emerging risks promptly.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Experience supervising multi-trade construction, refurbishment or building services projects.
• Relevant construction qualification, trade background or equivalent practical experience.
• Current SMSTS certification and First Aid at Work certification.
• Valid CSCS or ECS card appropriate to management responsibilities.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and project scopes and produce practical daily plans.
• Experience coordinating labour, subcontractors, deliveries and access within occupied buildings.
• Understanding of permits to work, safe isolation, lock-off procedures, working at height and task-specific safety controls.
• Appropriate asbestos awareness training.
• Strong record-keeping skills, including site diaries, timesheets, photographs, delivery records, inspections and variations.
• Ability to identify defects, manage inspection hold points and escape technical issues appropriately.
• Good communication and briefing skills, with confidence challenging unsafe practices.
• Competence in digital record-keeping, drawing control and Microsoft Excel