Overview
Site Manager - Permanent
Location: M23 Corridor (project locations are upto 90 minutes commute from home location)
Start Date: May / June 2026
Salary: £55,000 - £63,500 (dependant upon experience) + Package (10% car allowance, 10% pension scheme and private healthcare cover)
Company
Our client is a well-established regional main contractor delivering new build and refurbishment projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, heritage and residential sectors. Projects are typically valued up to £3m - £10m and delivered through Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes.
The Role
This is a stand-alone Site Manager position, reporting to a visiting Contracts Manager.
Responsibilities
* Managing and coordinating specialist subcontractors
* Liaising with clients, consultants, designers and neighbouring residents
* Design coordination and reviewing drawings for potential issues
* Producing short-term construction programmes
* Managing health & safety including inductions and reviewing RAMS
* Inspecting and signing off works to ensure they meet quality and specification requirements
* Maintaining strong communication with stakeholders and the local community
About you
The client is seeking a well-rounded Site Manager capable of delivering projects independently from start to finish. Ideal candidates will have:
* Experience delivering projects from groundworks through to final finishes
* The ability to run sites autonomously
* Experience coordinating with architects, engineers and designers
* Strong client-facing and stakeholder communication skills
* Confidence working on projects that involve public interaction
* Future projects could range from care homes and commercial schemes to heritage refurbishments, so versatility is essential
Requirements
* CSCS Manager Card (Black) or CSCS Academically Qualified Person Card (White)
* SMSTS
* First Aid at Work
* Experience producing programmes using software (Project Commander or similar)
* Preferred background: A trade professional or site engineer that progressed into site management
Location & travel
Candidates should ideally live within the M23-M3 corridor and be willing to travel 60-90 minutes to project sites across the South East.
The career opportunity
This role offers genuine long-term progression, with a clear opportunity for ambitious individuals to progress towards Contracts Manager level. A competitive salary which is dependant upon experience. Non-contributory pension • 10% car allowance • Private healthcare cover.
How to apply
Interested? If this company reads like what you are looking for in your next employer please apply or if you would like to have a discussion about the role please contact Mark Dixon on (phone number removed) at Skilled Careers Maidstone branch
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