Site Manager
CV-LibraryChippenham, WiltshirepermanentPosted: 17 August 2026
Apply NowSite Manager – £10m New Build School | Chippenham
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Project Value: Circa £10 million
Contract Type: Permanent / Long-term opportunity
Sector: Education / Construction
Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor
Site Manager – Chippenham
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a prestigious £10 million new-build school project near Chippenham, Wiltshire.
This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a Site Manager looking to work on a high-profile education project with an established main contractor, with the potential for continued career opportunities following successful delivery of the scheme.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Site Manager / Construction Manager with a strong background in main contracting and new-build construction. Experience delivering education, commercial, healthcare or other complex building projects would be highly advantageous.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing and coordinating subcontractors and site teams.
* Overseeing daily construction activities and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with programme requirements.
* Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
* Coordinating site logistics, materials and resources.
* Monitoring progress against the construction programme.
* Working closely with the Project Manager and wider site management team.
* Managing subcontractor performance and ensuring works are delivered to specification.
* Attending and contributing to site meetings and progress meetings.
* Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress.
* Ensuring quality standards are consistently maintained throughout the project.
* Identifying and resolving site issues efficiently.
* Supporting the successful handover and completion of the project.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Proven experience as a Site Manager within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor environment.
* Experience managing new-build construction projects.
* Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety and quality management.
* A proven track record of managing subcontractors and site teams.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* The ability to work effectively under programme and commercial pressures.
* A strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery.
* Relevant construction qualifications, ideally including SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
Experience working on education or other £5m+ building projects would be particularly beneficial.
The Opportunity
This is more than simply a Site Manager role. You will be joining a Tier 1 main contractor with a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to establish yourself on a major project before progressing onto further schemes.
The project offers the opportunity to work on a £10 million school development, providing excellent experience within the education and public-sector construction market.
Excellent long-term opportunity | £10m project | Tier 1 main contractor | Chippenham
If you are an experienced Site Manager looking for your next long-term opportunity with a leading main contractor, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Project Value: Circa £10 million
Contract Type: Permanent / Long-term opportunity
Sector: Education / Construction
Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor
Site Manager – Chippenham
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a prestigious £10 million new-build school project near Chippenham, Wiltshire.
This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a Site Manager looking to work on a high-profile education project with an established main contractor, with the potential for continued career opportunities following successful delivery of the scheme.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Site Manager / Construction Manager with a strong background in main contracting and new-build construction. Experience delivering education, commercial, healthcare or other complex building projects would be highly advantageous.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing and coordinating subcontractors and site teams.
* Overseeing daily construction activities and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with programme requirements.
* Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
* Coordinating site logistics, materials and resources.
* Monitoring progress against the construction programme.
* Working closely with the Project Manager and wider site management team.
* Managing subcontractor performance and ensuring works are delivered to specification.
* Attending and contributing to site meetings and progress meetings.
* Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress.
* Ensuring quality standards are consistently maintained throughout the project.
* Identifying and resolving site issues efficiently.
* Supporting the successful handover and completion of the project.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Proven experience as a Site Manager within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor environment.
* Experience managing new-build construction projects.
* Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety and quality management.
* A proven track record of managing subcontractors and site teams.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* The ability to work effectively under programme and commercial pressures.
* A strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery.
* Relevant construction qualifications, ideally including SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
Experience working on education or other £5m+ building projects would be particularly beneficial.
The Opportunity
This is more than simply a Site Manager role. You will be joining a Tier 1 main contractor with a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to establish yourself on a major project before progressing onto further schemes.
The project offers the opportunity to work on a £10 million school development, providing excellent experience within the education and public-sector construction market.
Excellent long-term opportunity | £10m project | Tier 1 main contractor | Chippenham
If you are an experienced Site Manager looking for your next long-term opportunity with a leading main contractor, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion