Job Description

Site Manager

Main Contractor

Location: Chertsey

Day Rate: £300 - £325 / day

Start: 20/07/2026

The Opportunity

An established and growing main contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the successful delivery of external and civil works on a live school site in Chertsey.

Working within an operational educational environment, you will be responsible for managing all on-site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The project includes a range of external refurbishment and civil engineering works, requiring careful planning and coordination to minimise disruption to the school's daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day running of external and civil works from commencement through to completion.

Lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the programme.

Manage works within a live school environment, maintaining strict health, safety, and safeguarding standards at all times.

Oversee external works including hard landscaping, paving, drainage, kerbing, fencing, surfacing, roadways, footpaths, and associated infrastructure.

Coordinate plant, materials, deliveries, and site logistics within a constrained operational environment.

Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve any issues affecting delivery.

Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality throughout the project.

Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation, company procedures, and project-specific requirements.

Liaise with the client, school representatives, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication throughout the project.

Carry out site inspections, quality checks, snagging, and oversee successful project handover.

Maintain accurate site records, permits, RAMS, and project documentation.

Experience

Previous experience working as a Site Manager for a main contractor.

Proven track record delivering external works, groundworks, and civil engineering projects.

Experience working within live educational, public sector, or occupied environments is highly desirable.

Strong understanding of drainage, hard landscaping, surfacing, utilities, and associated civil works.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Ability to manage subcontractors, programmes, and multiple stakeholders effectively.

Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

Qualifications

Essential

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain)

What's on Offer

Opportunity to deliver a high-profile external works project within the education sector.

Join a reputable and growing main contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work.

Competitive day rate.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Potential for further projects upon successful completion.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch today. / (phone number removed)

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation