Site Manager - Temporary Contract
Location: South London
Rate: £325 per day (CIS)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Now until end of June
We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join an established project team delivering the final stages of a major hospital project valued at approximately £30m in South London.
This is a hands-on role focused on closing out the build and site activities, working alongside existing Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure the project is controlled, organised and ready for handover.
The successful candidate will work closely with the MEP team, who will lead on the technical commissioning and systems completion, while you maintain daily site operations and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate day-to-day site operations during the final build phase
Ensure site readiness for commissioning, testing and handover
Work closely with MEP teams during commissioning and systems completion
Maintain strict site control within a live hospital environment
Manage RAMS, permits, infection control protocols and daily site logistics
Coordinate subcontractors and ensure programme milestones are met
Liaise with estates teams, clinicians and commissioning engineers
Essential Experience
Proven experience as a Site Manager on live hospital / NHS projects
Comfortable working within live clinical environments with zero tolerance for disruption
Strong understanding of commissioning, testing and handover stages
Experience finishing and closing out healthcare buildings (not just shell & core)
Strong site coordination and delivery experience
Qualifications (Minimum)
SMSTS
CSCS (Black or Gold)
First Aid at Work
Fire Marshal (preferred but not essential)
Personal Attributes
Highly organised and detail-focused
Calm under pressure during commissioning and close-out
Hands-on and site-based - not desk-only
Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
Working Hours
Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 5:00pm
Weekend working required as dictated by the programme
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established project team and play a key role in the final delivery of a major healthcare project.
Please only apply if you clearly meet the healthcare / NHS project experience requirement and can attend site daily in Tooting (SW17).
This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics