Senior Site Manager in Horsham, West Sussex

Senior Site Manager / Project Manager – New Build Care Home

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a new-build care home development. This can be a Freelance or permanent position subject to personal preference.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced No.1 Site Manager or Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale care home projects from initial groundworks through to practical completion and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the project from groundworks through to completion and handover.

• Manage and drive the construction programme, ensuring key milestones are achieved.

• Oversee all aspects of site operations, including subcontractor management and coordination.

• Maintain the highest standards of quality, health & safety and site compliance.

• Manage client relationships and provide regular progress updates.

• Coordinate M&E installations, commissioning and final handover requirements.

• Ensure all works are delivered on programme and within the agreed budget.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience delivering at least two new-build care home projects of comparable scale and complexity.

• Must have operated as the No.1 Site Manager or Project Manager, holding full responsibility for project delivery.

• Experience working under both Traditional and Design & Build procurement routes would be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of healthcare and care home construction, including commissioning, compartmentation, fire strategy, M&E coordination and handover processes.

• Demonstrable track record of delivering projects on programme and within budget.

• SMSTS qualification.

• Black CSCS card.

• First Aid qualification.

Essential Reference Requirements

Candidates must be able to provide client and/or employer references confirming their experience as the No.1 Site Manager or Project Manager, with responsibility for the delivery of a care home project from groundworks through to practical completion and final handover.

Please note: Previous experience delivering new-build care homes is essential for this position. We are specifically looking for candidates who have successfully led comparable projects as the No.1 site lead.