Site Manager

Site Manager New Build & Refurb Projects (£1m £10m) Location: Reading & surrounding areas (Slough, Berkshire)
Salary: £60,000 £ 65,000 PAYE or £250/day (Freelance)
Type: Permanent or Long-Term Contract
The Opportunity: A long-established, regional main contractor is seeking a Site Manager to join its delivery team on a £3m new build sports centre in Reading. This is an existing live site with a strong team in place once completed, you'll transition into another project within the region.

The company has built a reputation for promoting from within, maintaining a stable, long-serving workforce with excellent project continuity. They focus on new build and refurbishment schemes within education, commercial, leisure and community sectors, with project values typically ranging from £1m to £10m most commonly around the £1m £5m mark.
Who They're Looking For:

• Longevity matters candidates must show a solid track record, with at least 1 year minimum at each role, ideally 2+ years
• Background in new build is essential
• Refurb and fit-out experience highly desirable
• Must have delivered projects in at least one of the following sectors: education, commercial, sports, or leisure
• Doesn't need to come from a trade or academic background, but should bring strong practical, on-site understanding
• Looking for someone who s committed to a long-term role, whether PAYE or freelance

What s On Offer:

• Initial project: £3m sports facility in Reading
• Pipeline of work across Berkshire, Slough, Reading, and nearby areas
• £60k £65k salary (PAYE) or £250/day (Freelance)
• Real career progression strong internal promotions track record
• Supportive and experienced senior leadership team

Project Examples:

• New build schools
• Sports halls and leisure centres
• Office and commercial refurbishments
• Community and public sector builds

If you re a committed Site Manager who s looking to build long-term with a respected and close-knit main contractor and you value stability, autonomy, and the chance to grow internally this role could be an ideal next step.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.