Site Manager
SMUNI_1776851767 Posted: 22/04/2026
Site Manager - Maintenance
About the Opportunity:
An established organisation is seeking a highly competent and professional Site Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, as well as small refurbishment works, across a large and operational university campus. This is a critical role requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage works within a live academic environment, ensuring minimal disruption to university operations.
Position: Site Manager
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £220.00 - £250.00 per day
Contract Type: Longterm freelance
Start date: Immediately available
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage all on-site activities relating to maintenance and refurbishment projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery
2. Plan, programme, and coordinate works, including labour, materials, and subcontractor resources
3. Ensure full compliance with current Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations, and promote a strong safety culture on site
4. Undertake site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular safety inspections and audits
5. Monitor and control project progress against agreed programmes, budgets, and quality standards
6. Liaise effectively with university stakeholders, consultants, and project teams to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes
7. Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to specifications, contractual obligations, and safety standards
8. Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary
9. Maintain accurate site records, including RAMS, permits, progress reports, and quality documentation
10. Ensure all works are delivered in line with statutory compliance, university standards, and industry best practices
11. Support project handovers, snagging, and final account processes
Candidate Profile:
12. Demonstrable experience in a Site Manager role, ideally within maintenance, refurbishment, or small works frameworks
13. Proven track record of delivering projects within live or operational environments (education, healthcare, or similar highly regulated settings preferred)
14. Strong working knowledge of construction processes, building fabric, and M&E coordination
15. Comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
16. Excellent leadership, organisational, and decision-making capabilities
17. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
18. Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and prioritise effectively under pressure
19. High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
Qualifications & Certifications:
20. SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - essential
21. CSCS Card (appropriate level) - essential
22. First Aid at Work - desirable
How to Apply: