The Opportunity
We are working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join their delivery team on a major healthcare refurbishment and fit-out scheme, valued in excess of £50m, based close to Central London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team delivering a large-scale, complex healthcare development. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.
Given the specialist nature of the project, candidates must have demonstrable experience delivering healthcare projects for a main contractor.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered in line with the construction programme.
Coordinate and manage subcontractors, specialist trades and site personnel.
Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, drawings and quality standards.
Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across the site.
Monitor progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective measures where necessary.
Coordinate refurbishment and fit-out activities, ensuring minimal disruption to existing building operations where applicable.
Work closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager and wider delivery team to ensure successful project delivery.
Manage site logistics, materials, deliveries and resource allocation.
Conduct regular site inspections, quality checks and progress meetings.
Ensure all RAMS, permits, inspections and site documentation are maintained and up to date.
Identify and resolve site-based technical and construction issues.
Drive productivity, quality and performance across subcontractor packages.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Proven experience working as a Site Manager for a Tier 1 or established main contractor.
Previous experience delivering healthcare construction projects within the main contracting environment.
Strong background in refurbishment and/or fit-out projects.
Experience working on large-scale, complex construction schemes.
Strong knowledge of construction processes, health and safety legislation and quality management.
Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractor packages and coordinate site activities.
Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project delivery team.
Desirable:
Experience working within live or operational healthcare environments.
Previous experience on hospital refurbishment, clinical fit-out or acute healthcare projects.
Experience coordinating complex M&E and specialist healthcare installations.
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a driven and proactive Site Manager who has a strong track record of delivering complex healthcare projects within a main contractor environment.
You will be confident managing subcontractors, coordinating multiple workstreams and maintaining high standards of safety, quality and programme delivery.
Importantly, you will understand the specific challenges associated with healthcare construction, including clinical environments, specialist installations, compliance requirements and the coordination of works within potentially operational buildings.
Previous healthcare project experience with a main contractor is essential.
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor.
Involvement in a major £50m+ healthcare refurbishment and fit-out scheme.
High-profile Central London project.
Opportunity to work within an experienced and established delivery team.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
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