️ Job Title: Site Manager – School Refurbishment Specialist
📍 Location: Various Sites Acro Kent
🏢 Recruiter: PCR – UK’s No. 1 Construction Recruitment Agency
📞 Contact: Remy Pritchard
About the Role:
PCR is currently seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in school refurbishment projects to oversee the delivery of high-quality education sector builds. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable contractor known for excellence in the refurbishment and redevelopment of primary, secondary, and SEN schools.
You'll be responsible for managing on-site activities, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget—all while working in sensitive, often live school environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage day-to-day site operations on school refurbishment projects
* Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to meet program and quality standards
* Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations, especially in live school settings
* Liaise with clients, local authorities, and school leadership teams to ensure smooth project delivery
* Oversee site logistics, deliveries, waste management, and access control
* Monitor progress and provide regular reporting to senior management
* Uphold safeguarding practices and maintain DBS clearance protocols on-site
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Site Manager on education refurbishment projects
* Strong understanding of CDM regulations and live-site safety
* SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid at Work – essential
* Enhanced DBS certification (or willingness to obtain)
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Ability to read drawings and manage multiple trades and subcontractors
Desirable:
* Experience with modular classroom installation
* Temporary works coordination (TWC or TWS) certification
* Knowledge of fire safety compliance and asbestos management in older school buildings
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive day rate/salary based on experience
* Long-term contracts and pipeline of repeat business in the education sector
* Opportunity to work with a professional, safety-driven team on meaningful community projects
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