Job Details

Site Manager (Contract)

Location: Horwich, Bolton
Rate: £220 per day
Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (45 hours per week)
Start Date: Monday 19th October
Duration: Approximately 2 Months (Until Friday 18th December)
Sector: Construction & Property | Education Refurbishment

Site Manager - Education Refurbishment Project

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a live education refurbishment project based in Horwich, Bolton.

Working on behalf of a reputable contractor, you will be responsible for overseeing a range of refurbishment works within an occupied educational environment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

The scheme includes:

• Cubicle installations and refurbishment
• Door replacements
• Flooring works
• Ceiling refurbishments
• Structural alterations
• Management of subcontractors across multiple workstreams
• Working within a live school environment

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating site activities, maintaining health and safety compliance, and ensuring disruption to the client is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site operations
• Supervising subcontractors and direct labour
• Ensuring adherence to project programme and deadlines
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality
• Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks and inspections
• Managing works within a live educational environment
• Coordinating with client representatives and project stakeholders
• Producing site reports and progress updates
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with project specifications

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager or Assistant/No.2 Site Manager
• Experience delivering refurbishment projects within education, healthcare, or similar live environments
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures on occupied sites
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple trades and subcontractors simultaneously
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and programme management

Essential Qualifications & Certifications

• SMSTS
• Black CSCS Card
• Asbestos Awareness
• Fire Marshal Training
• First Aid at Work
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential and must be current)

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience delivering projects within the following sectors will be particularly welcomed:

• Education refurbishments
• School and college projects
• Healthcare and hospital refurbishments
• Live environment construction projects

What We're Looking For

• Enhanced DBS completed within the last three years
• Proven track record of working on education or healthcare schemes
• Experience working in live environments where safeguarding and operational continuity are critical
• Reliable and professional approach with strong site leadership skills
• Ability to integrate into an established project team and hit the ground running

What's on Offer?

• £220 per day
• Immediate start on a well-run refurbishment project
• Stable contract through to December
• Opportunity to work with an established contractor on future schemes
• Potential for further project opportunities upon successful completion

If you're an experienced Site Manager with a valid Enhanced DBS and a background in education or healthcare refurbishment projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.