Site Manager

Location: Horwich

Site Manager (Contract)

Location:

Horwich, Bolton
Rate: £220 per day

Hours:

7:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (45 hours per week)

Start Date:

Monday 19th October
Duration:
Approximately 2 Months (Until Friday 18th December)
Sector:
Construction & Property | Education Refurbishment

Site Manager - Education Refurbishment Project

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a live education refurbishment project based in Horwich, Bolton.

Working on behalf of a reputable contractor, you will be responsible for overseeing a range of refurbishment works within an occupied educational environment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

The scheme includes:

Cubicle installations and refurbishment
Door replacements
Flooring works
Ceiling refurbishments
Structural alterations
Management of subcontractors across multiple work streams
Working within a live school environment
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating site activities, maintaining health and safety compliance, and ensuring disruption to the client is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day management of site operations
Supervising subcontractors and direct labour
Ensuring adherence to project programme and deadlines
Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality
Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks and inspections
Managing works within a live educational environment
Coordinating with client representatives and project stakeholders
Producing site reports and progress updates
Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with project specifications

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience as a Site Manager or Assistant/No.2 Site Manager
Experience delivering refurbishment projects within education, healthcare, or similar live environments
Strong understanding of health and safety procedures on occupied sites
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The ability to manage multiple trades and subcontractors simultaneously
A proactive approach to problem-solving and programme management

Essential Qualifications & Certifications

SMSTS
Black CSCS Card
Asbestos Awareness
Fire Marshal Training
First Aid at Work
Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential and must be current)

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience delivering projects within the following sectors will be particularly welcomed:

Education refurbishments
School and college projects
Healthcare and hospital refurbishments
Live environment construction projects

What We're Looking For

Enhanced DBS completed within the last three years
Proven track record of working on education or healthcare schemes
Experience working in live environments where safeguarding and operational continuity are critical
Reliable and professional approach with strong site leadership skills
Ability to integrate into an established project team and hit the ground running

What's on Offer?

£220 per day
Immediate start on a well-run refurbishment project
Stable contract through to December
Opportunity to work with an established contractor on future schemes
Potential for further project opportunities upon successful completion
If you're an experienced Site Manager with a valid Enhanced DBS and a background in education or healthcare refurbishment projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration