Location: Bolton (on-site)
Contract: Full-time, c.40 hours per week (with flexibility to cover evenings/weekends if required)
Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience
About Us
Blazing Stars Education is a growing and dynamic group of independent SEN schools across the Northwest. We are committed to creating high-quality learning environments where children and young people can thrive. As we expand, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a new school site in Bolton.
The Role
You will take the lead on managing the design, build, and maintenance phases of large-scale construction project, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This is a hands-on role, based on site, coordinating multiple contractors and liaising with stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with the needs of our educational provision.
This role will initially focus on the delivery of a new school build and will transition into ongoing site management once operational.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day site operations and manage multiple contractors.
* Ensure all works are delivered to specification, budget, and timeline.
* Liaise with architects, surveyors, contractors, and the senior leadership team.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding requirements at all times.
* Manage site maintenance schedules and ongoing building compliance.
* Identify risks, provide solutions, and maintain detailed project records.
* Report regularly on progress, issues, and costs to the Project Managers.
* Site security.
About You
* Proven experience managing large-scale construction or refurbishment projects, ideally within the educational sector (schools, SEN settings).
* Strong knowledge of design and build processes.
* Excellent contractor management and communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and deliver projects to tight deadlines.
* Strong understanding of health & safety, CDM regulations, and compliance frameworks.
* Organised, proactive, and able to take ownership of complex projects.
* A deep understanding of design-and-build processes and contractor management.
* Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations, health & safety, and building compliance
* Relevant qualifications (e.g. SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent) – desirable
What We Offer
* Highly competitive salary package.
* Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an expanding education group.
* Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact by building safe and inspiring schools for young people.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to
Equal Opportunities
Blazing Stars Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive culture where every colleague feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can help us reflect the diversity of the pupils and families we serve.
Recruitment, selection and progression decisions are made on the basis of merit, ability and safeguarding requirements, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
As part of our safeguarding commitment, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person