Site Manager

Site Manager – School Refurbishment – Teesside & Darlington Are you an experienced and highly motivated Site Manager with a strong background in delivering successful refurbishment projects, particularly within educational settings? Role: Site Manager Location: Newcastle Rate: £250 per day CIS Start: 14th July Duration: 8-10 weeks The Role: As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of our school refurbishment projects, typically involving works within school environments during term-time or intensive programmes during school holidays. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, with minimal disruption to the school\’s operations. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: Oversee and manage all on-site operations for refurbishment projects, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and budgets. Develop and implement detailed build programmes, carefully planning around school timetables and events. Health & Safety: Champion a robust health and safety culture on-site, ensuring full compliance with all regulations, company policies, and specific requirements for working within educational environments (e.g., safeguarding, DBS checks, asbestos management). Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and toolbox talks. Quality Control: Implement and maintain rigorous quality control checks throughout the refurbishment process, ensuring all works meet specified standards and relevant building regulations. Team Leadership: Effectively lead, motivate, and manage all site personnel, including direct labour and subcontractors, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment. Ensure clear communication and coordination among all trades. Resource Management: Coordinate and manage the efficient allocation of labour, plant, equipment, and materials to ensure optimal utilisation and timely project completion. Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for all on-site matters, maintaining excellent relationships with school staff (headteachers, facilities managers), local authority representatives, consultants (architects, surveyors), and sub-contractors. Provide regular progress updates and manage expectations effectively. Live Environment Management: Develop and implement strategies to minimise disruption to school activities, staff, and pupils, ensuring segregation of works, noise control, and clear communication regarding site activities. Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve any issues, conflicts, or delays that may arise on site, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, progress reports, and documentation for health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance. Ensure all necessary permits and approvals are in place.Qualifications: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) CSCS Card (Black Card preferred) First Aid at Work Asbestos Awareness (essential) Ideally, a relevant qualification in Construction Management (e.g., HNC/HND, Degree in Construction Management, Building Studies, Civil Engineering, or similar).If you are a driven and experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality refurbishment schemes within schools then send your CV to Rhianna in the Newcastle office! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business