Site Manager

An established organisation is seeking a highly competent and professional Site Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, as well as small refurbishment works, across a large and operational university campus. This is a critical role requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage works within a live academic environment, ensuring minimal disruption to university operations.

Site Manager

Coventry

Long term freelance

• Lead and manage all on-site activities relating to maintenance and refurbishment projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery
• Plan, programme, and coordinate works, including labour, materials, and subcontractor resources
• Ensure full compliance with current Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations, and promote a strong safety culture on site
• Undertake site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular safety inspections and audits
• Monitor and control project progress against agreed programmes, budgets, and quality standards
• Liaise effectively with university stakeholders, consultants, and project teams to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to specifications, contractual obligations, and safety standards
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary
• Maintain accurate site records, including RAMS, permits, progress reports, and quality documentation
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with statutory compliance, university standards, and industry best practices
• Support project handovers, snagging, and final account processes

• Demonstrable experience in a Site Manager role, ideally within maintenance, refurbishment, or small works frameworks
• Proven track record of delivering projects within live or operational environments (education, healthcare, or similar highly regulated settings preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of construction processes, building fabric, and M&E coordination
• Comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and decision-making capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams and prioritise effectively under pressure
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality

• First Aid at Work