Site Manager - Portchester

Fawkes & Reece London; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a £15m new build extra-care residential scheme in Portchester. You will act as No.2 on site, taking responsibility for the East Block from fit-out to completion while overseeing progress across the West Block.

Reporting to the Project Manager and working with an Assistant Site Manager, you will drive the East Block forward, recover programme, and prepare for the next £15m care-home project in Bordon, securing follow-on

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction projects on complex schemes.
• Strong ability to manage subcontractors and ensure quality.
• Proven track record delivering fit-out through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the East Block fit-out to completion and oversee the West Block progress.
• Act as No.2 on site, reporting to the Project Manager and supporting the Assistant Site Manager.
• Drive programme recovery and coordinate with the wider project team.

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor management

Programming / scheduling

Fit-out experience

Quality control

Job description

Site Manager - Portchester

About this Role:

Experienced Site Manager required to join this established regional contractor on a £15m new build extra-care residential scheme in Portchester, with availability to start in the near term preferred.

The development provides accommodation for over-60s across two blocks. The West Block is approaching the finishing stages, while the main focus of the role will be the East Block, which is virtually watertight and about to move into the internal fit-out phase.

Reporting to the Project Manager and working alongside an existing Assistant Site Manager, you will operate as the No.2 on the project, taking full responsibility for managing the East Block through fit-out to completion, while maintaining an overview of progress across the West Block.

A key part of the role will be driving the East Block forward and helping recover programme, with the overall scheme currently targeting completion in February. A further £15m care-home project in Bordon has recently been secured, providing relevant follow-on workload beyond Portchester.

About the Company/Client/Project:

The opportunity is with a long-established regional contractor, with turnover in the region of £80m and a strong track record across the South of England.

The business delivers projects across residential, care, healthcare, education, commercial, leisure and social housing sectors, working with local authorities, housing associations and private clients.

More than 70% of its workload comes from repeat business, showing a strong focus on long-term client relationships, quality and reliable project delivery.

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

You will be an experienced Site Manager or Senior Site Manager with a strong construction background and the ability to take ownership of a substantial section of a project.

Previous experience managing internal fit-out through finishing, snagging and completion will be particularly relevant, alongside strong subcontractor management, organisational and programming ability.

You will be proactive and delivery-focused, with the ability to identify issues early, maintain quality standards and drive works forward where programme recovery is required.

A sharp eye for detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with the Project Manager, Assistant Site Manager and wider project team will be important for the role