Site Manager in Farnham, Surrey

Job Title: Site Manager

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

Location: Surrey and the surrounding southern counties

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join an established construction contractor delivering high-end residential projects across Surrey and the surrounding southern counties.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard of quality. This role would suit someone with experience managing high-value residential projects, with a carpentry background considered advantageous.

Working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors and the wider project team, you will coordinate site activities, maintain health and safety standards and ensure work is completed in line with project specifications and deadlines.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £65,000 - £75,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Laptop provided.
• Phone allowance.
• Discretionary bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations across high-end residential construction projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and site labour to maintain progress against project programmes.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure projects meet the required quality standards.
• Maintain and enforce health and safety procedures across site.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement solutions.
• Coordinate material deliveries, resources and site logistics.
• Liaise with Project Managers, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Review construction drawings and specifications to ensure work is completed correctly.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and relevant project documentation.
• Attend progress meetings and provide regular updates to the project team.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within high-end residential construction or a similar main contracting environment.
• Experience managing high-value construction projects.
• A carpentry background would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and site management.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple trades.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and site compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to manage deadlines, resolve site issues and maintain high standards of workmanship.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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