Site Manager

Site Manager

Main Contractor

Location: Chertsey

Day Rate: £300 - £325 / day

Start: 20/07/2026

The Opportunity

An established and growing main contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the successful delivery of external and civil works on a live school site in Chertsey.

Working within an operational educational environment, you will be responsible for managing all on-site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The project includes a range of external refurbishment and civil engineering works, requiring careful planning and coordination to minimise disruption to the school's daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of external and civil works from commencement through to completion.
• Lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the programme.
• Manage works within a live school environment, maintaining strict health, safety, and safeguarding standards at all times.
• Oversee external works including hard landscaping, paving, drainage, kerbing, fencing, surfacing, roadways, footpaths, and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate plant, materials, deliveries, and site logistics within a constrained operational environment.
• Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve any issues affecting delivery.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality throughout the project.
• Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation, company procedures, and project-specific requirements.
• Liaise with the client, school representatives, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication throughout the project.
• Carry out site inspections, quality checks, snagging, and oversee successful project handover.
• Maintain accurate site records, permits, RAMS, and project documentation.

Experience

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager for a main contractor.
• Proven track record delivering external works, groundworks, and civil engineering projects.
• Experience working within live educational, public sector, or occupied environments is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of drainage, hard landscaping, surfacing, utilities, and associated civil works.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, programmes, and multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain)

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to deliver a high-profile external works project within the education sector.
• Join a reputable and growing main contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• Competitive day rate.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Potential for further projects upon successful completion.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch today. (url removed) / (phone number removed)

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