At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a Grade II listed residential project with a focus on heritage and quality.
- Company: Established Hampshire contractor known for high-quality heritage and residential projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, pension scheme, and long-term project pipeline.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and work on technically interesting schemes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sensitive restoration works while developing your site management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in site management, particularly with heritage or listed building projects.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, a well-established Hampshire-based contractor is looking to appoint a Lead Site Manager to take a key role on an upcoming Grade II listed residential project, due to start on site in July.
This contractor specialises in the delivery of heritage and residential schemes, typically ranging in value from £1m to £9m, with a strong reputation for working on sensitive, high-quality projects that require careful coordination and attention to detail.
This role will see you taking full responsibility for site delivery, overseeing both structural and refurbishment elements, ensuring the project is delivered to programme while maintaining the integrity of the existing listed building.
- Oversee both refurbishment and new build elements within a listed building environment
- Coordinate subcontractors and specialist trades in line with programme requirements
- Monitor progress, manage risks, and drive delivery to key milestones
- Ensure works are carried out in line with listed building constraints and conservation requirements
- Maintain exceptional levels of quality and finish, particularly across sensitive restoration works
- Work closely with consultants and heritage specialists to protect the structure and design intent
- Manage site inspections, inductions, and toolbox talks
- Ensure effective planning to minimise disruption and maximise efficiency
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Maintain clear communication across all project stakeholders
Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager on heritage or listed building projects:
- Strong background in both refurbishment and new build delivery
- Experience working for a main contractor on projects between £1m-£10m
- Excellent understanding of listed building constraints and conservation-led construction
- Ability to manage specialist trades and high-quality finishes
- Proactive and hands-on approach to site management
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (essential)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) + Car allowance + Pension scheme + Long-term pipeline of local heritage and residential projects + Opportunity to work on high-quality, technically interesting schemes.
If you’d like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton.
Locations
Site Manager / Working Manager in Hampshire, Petersfield employer: Hays
Join a well-established Hampshire-based contractor renowned for its commitment to heritage and residential projects, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, sensitive restorations. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive remuneration and a car allowance. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on meaningful projects that not only challenge your skills but also contribute to the preservation of our architectural heritage.
