Site Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a growing Midlands-based contractor on a hospital refurbishment project in the Nottingham area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable Site Manager with experience delivering refurbishment, fit-out, healthcare, education, public-sector or other live-environment projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, to specification and with minimal disruption to the live hospital environment.

The project will involve the refurbishment and modernisation of a healthcare facility, requiring strong planning, communication, health & safety awareness and subcontractor coordination. Experience working in hospitals, NHS environments, care homes, schools, universities or other occupied public buildings would be highly advantageous.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing the project on site from mobilisation through to completion and handover. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage the programme, maintain high standards of health & safety, and report progress to both the client and senior operations team.

Key duties will include:

* Managing the day-to-day running of the site

* Coordinating subcontractors, trades, labour, materials and deliveries

* Managing the construction programme and ensuring works remain on schedule

* Holding daily briefings, toolbox talks and subcontractor coordination meetings

* Reviewing and managing RAMS, permits, site documentation and H&S paperwork

* Ensuring all works are completed safely, to specification and to a high-quality standard

* Managing works within a live hospital / healthcare environment

* Maintaining clear site segregation, access routes, dust/noise control and public safety measures

* Liaising with the client, hospital estates team, consultants, subcontractors and senior management

* Producing progress updates, reports and site records

* Monitoring quality, snagging, defects and handover documentation

* Ensuring compliance with CDM, H&S and company procedures

* Supporting smooth project delivery while minimising disruption to hospital staff, patients and visitors

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Site Manager who is confident running full projects and managing multiple trades on site.

You should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

* Hospital / NHS / healthcare refurbishment

* Care home or mental health facility projects

* Education or public-sector refurbishment

* Live occupied building works

* Internal fit-out and refurbishment

* Fire compliance, fire doors, M&E coordination or general building works

* Main contractor project delivery

Essential requirements:

* Previous experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager

* Strong experience managing subcontractors and site teams

* Ability to manage programme, H&S, quality and site documentation

* Strong client-facing communication skills

* Experience reporting to senior operations teams

* Good understanding of RAMS, permits, inductions and site safety procedures

* SMSTS

* CSCS card

* First Aid at Work

The Opportunity

This role would suit a Site Manager who is organised, hands-on and confident managing sensitive refurbishment works in a live environment. The client is looking for someone who can take ownership of the site, communicate clearly with all stakeholders and maintain high standards of safety, quality and programme delivery.

This is a strong opportunity to join a reputable Midlands contractor delivering important healthcare and public-sector refurbishment projects across the region.

To apply , please send your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion