Site Manager

Location: South East England, West Sussex, Horsham

Contract Type: Contract (Full-Time)

Start date: November 2026

Duration: 40 weeks

Industry: Construction

Salary: £280 - £300 per day

A growing Principal Contractor seeks a Site Manager to lead a 40-week residential façades project based in Horsham. This role offers the opportunity to manage a critical refurbishment scheme within the construction sector, ensuring high standards of health and safety, quality, and programme delivery.

Job Duties

• Plan, organise and oversee all site activities relating to scaffold management, refurbishment works, and facades installation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and company policies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers on site to maintain quality standards and adherence to programme timelines.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor progress, quality control, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of daily site operations, including site diaries, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients to provide timely updates and resolve issues promptly.
• Lead toolbox talks and site meetings to communicate requirements, risks, and progress to the workforce.
• Manage resource allocation effectively to optimise productivity and minimise delays.
• Ensure all site activities are delivered within budget and to the agreed programme.

Required Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• Valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
• Current First Aid qualification.
• Scaffold Inspection certification.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Experience

• Proven experience managing scaffold operations on construction sites.
• Demonstrable background in residential refurbishment and facade projects.
• Experience working to tight schedules on contract-based projects.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practises within the construction industry.
• Excellent site management skills, including resource planning and team leadership.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, and workforce.
• Competent in risk assessment and method statement preparation.
• Proficient in site reporting and documentation.

Working Conditions

• Full-time hours on site, typically Monday to Friday with occasional overtime as required.
• Work is predominantly outdoors and subject to weather conditions.
• Role involves physical activity including site inspections and movement around scaffolded areas.
• Compliance with all personal protective equipment requirements is mandatory.

If you are available from November 2026 and are interested in hearing more, please apply.