Site Manager

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