Site Manager
Posted 7 days ago by 1772549958
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Emsworth, Hampshire
Summary: The Site Manager role involves leading a residential construction project in Lancing, West Sussex, focusing on the delivery of over 20 high-quality apartments. The position requires a proven leader with experience in managing complex builds, particularly those involving Metsec structural systems. The contract is set to start in March 2026, with interviews taking place in February, offering a long-term assignment. The successful candidate will oversee all site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of day-to-day site operations
- Manage health & safety to the highest standard
- Coordinate subcontractors and manage sequencing
- Maintain programme, quality, and cost control
- Chair site meetings and progress reviews
- Liaise with client, design, and commercial teams
- Ensure compliance with building regulations and company procedures
- Oversee logistics, materials, and site documentation
Key Skills:
- Strong track record as a No.1 Site Manager with a regional or national main contractor
- Experience with Metsec is highly desirable
- Background in residential or mixed-use construction
- Skilled in programming, problem solving, and coordination
- Excellent communication and leadership qualities
- SMSTS, CSCS Black/Gold Card, First Aid (essential)
Salary (Rate): £280 daily
City: Lancing
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Site Manager (No.1) - Residential Scheme - LancingSalary: £260 - £280 per day
Start: March 2026
Interviews: Beginning February
Project Duration: 12 Months
The OpportunityA respected regional main contractor is seeking an experienced No.1 Site Manager to lead a residential project in Lancing, delivering over 20 high quality apartments. The scheme involves the extension of an existing structure, adding two additional floors using a Metsec structural system-a technically interesting and logistically challenging build ideal for a proven leader.
With a March start date and interviews scheduled for February, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term assignment well in advance.
The Project
- Construction of 20+ new residential apartments
- Extension of the existing building by two additional floors
- Metsec lightweight steel frame (SFS) structure
- Fast-paced programme with a 12 month delivery window
- Works situated within a live environment requiring strong planning and communication
- Take full ownership of day-to-day site operations
- Manage health & safety to the highest standard
- Coordinate subcontractors and manage sequencing
- Maintain programme, quality, and cost control
- Chair site meetings and progress reviews
- Liaise with client, design, and commercial teams
- Ensure compliance with building regulations and company procedures
- Oversee logistics, materials, and site documentation
- Strong track record as a No.1 Site Manager with a regional or national main contractor
- Experience with Metsec is highly desirable
- Background in residential or mixed-use construction
- Skilled in programming, problem solving, and coordination
- Excellent communication and leadership qualities
- SMSTS, CSCS Black/Gold Card, First Aid (essential)