Chippenham
Site Manager – £10m New Build School | Chippenham Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire Project Value: Circa £10 million Contract Type: Permanent / Long-term opportunity Sector: Education / Construction Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor Site Manager – Chippenham A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a prestigious £10 million new-build school project near Chippenham, Wiltshire. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a Site Manager looking to work on a high-profile education project with an established main contractor, with the potential for continued career opportunities following successful delivery of the scheme. We are looking for a proactive and experienced Site Manager / Construction Manager with a strong background in main contracting and new-build construction. Experience delivering education, commercial, healthcare or other complex building projects would be highly advantageous. The Role As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing and coordinating subcontractors and site teams., • Overseeing daily construction activities and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with programme requirements., • Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance., • Coordinating site logistics, materials and resources., • Monitoring progress against the construction programme., • Working closely with the Project Manager and wider site management team., • Managing subcontractor performance and ensuring works are delivered to specification., • Attending and contributing to site meetings and progress meetings., • Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress., • Ensuring quality standards are consistently maintained throughout the project., • Identifying and resolving site issues efficiently., • Supporting the successful handover and completion of the project. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: • Proven experience as a Site Manager within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor environment., • Experience managing new-build construction projects., • Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety and quality management., • A proven track record of managing subcontractors and site teams., • Excellent organisational and communication skills., • The ability to work effectively under programme and commercial pressures., • A strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery., • Relevant construction qualifications, ideally including SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid. Experience working on education or other £5m+ building projects would be particularly beneficial. The Opportunity This is more than simply a Site Manager role. You will be joining a Tier 1 main contractor with a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to establish yourself on a major project before progressing onto further schemes. The project offers the opportunity to work on a £10 million school development, providing excellent experience within the education and public-sector construction market. Excellent long-term opportunity | £10m project | Tier 1 main contractor | Chippenham If you are an experienced Site Manager looking for your next long-term opportunity with a leading main contractor, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion