Site Manager - Southampon Site Manager - South CoastSalary: £45,000 - £55,000 Car Allowance Pension Location: South CoastSectors: Education | Commercial | Healthcare | Leisure Project Value: £3m - £30m Project Type: New Build & Refurbishment (JCT & Design & Build) About the RoleWe are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 contractor to appoint an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of a wide range of projects across the South Coast.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality schemes across multiple sectors. Projects vary in scale and complexity, typically ranging from £3m to £30m, and include a mix of new build and refurbishment schemes across both JCT and Design & Build contracts. Key ResponsibilitiesSite Delivery & Package Management Take ownership of the day-to-day running of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard Manage and coordinate both internal finishes and external works packages, ensuring all trades are working efficiently and in the correct sequence Keep a close eye on site progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact delivery Health, Safety & Quality Lead from the front in maintaining a strong health & safety culture across site Ensure all works are carried out in line with company procedures and industry regulations Monitor quality throughout the build, driving high standards and managing snagging through to successful handover Programme & Coordination Support detailed short-term programming and lookahead planning to keep the project on track Work closely with the Project Manager to review progress, manage risks, and keep momentum across all work fronts Ensure clear coordination between trades, avoiding clashes and maintaining workflow Stakeholder & Team Management Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and the wider delivery team Act as a central point on site, ensuring communication is clear, consistent, and drives performance What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Site Manager within a main contractor environment Experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects Strong understanding of managing multiple packages across JCT and Design & Build contracts Background across sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, or leisure Strong organisational and leadership skills with a proactive, hands-on approach HNC or HND in Construction (or similar) preferred SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), and First Aid What’s on Offer £50,000 - £65,000 salary (DOE) Car allowance pension Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects Strong pipeline of secured work across the South Coast Career progression within a leading regional contractor Supportive and collaborative team environment How to ApplyIf you’d like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton. 4801071