At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site activities for a £15m care home project, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Dynamic regional contractor with a strong track record in construction.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, career development, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Solid pipeline of future projects and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a thriving team and make a real difference in community projects.
- Qualifications: 5-10+ years as a Senior Site Manager with relevant certifications.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Experienced Senior Site Manager required to work as No2 to the Project Manager on a £15m new build extra care home in Portchester, Hampshire. This project is underway on site with structure and external envelope complete, so focus will be on the internal fit out through to completion of one of the two blocks.
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all site based construction activities including:
- Short-term programming of works
- Health and safety
- Review of method statements
- Risk assessments
- Logistics
- Quality control
- Client liaison
- Coordination meetings
- Reporting on progress against programme
- Snagging and handover
This project is well underway and is due to complete in the Spring next year. There is a solid pipeline of follow on work in the region for this main contractor, including several more schemes for the same client in Petersfield and Borden.
About the Company: The contractor is a busy regional main contractor with a £70m annual turnover in the region, and a proven track record in the delivery of new build and refurbishment schemes in the extra care, retirement, local authority, private education, commercial and leisure sectors. Typical patch covers Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire.
Requirements including certificates and qualifications: The successful candidate will have 5-10+ years of experience as a Senior / Site Manager, will be highly motivated, proactive, demonstrating excellent technical, organisational, man-management and communication skills. Previous experience of building a new care or retirement home or similar would be advantageous. Ideally from a trades or construction management background with a sharp eye for detail, good knowledge and experience of all the trades, you will possess excellent planning and problem solving ability, with a positive, 'get it right first time' approach. You will possess your SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications for this role. You will be an experienced Senior Site Manager able to confidently run a site alongside the PM, and happy to mentor and manage more junior Assistant and Trainee managers in their careers. High standards, attention to detail and the drive will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Senior Site Manager in Fareham employer: Fawkes and Reece
Fawkes and Reece is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. Located in Cheshire, employees benefit from a collaborative environment where growth opportunities are abundant, alongside competitive benefits that enhance work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises employee satisfaction and meaningful contributions.
