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Senior Site Manager - Surrey
Location
Guildford
Salary
£70,000 to £75,000 plus package
Start Date
October OR November
We are working with a well-established national contractor that is looking to appoint a Senior Site Manager for a major student accommodation project in Guildford.
The project is a new-build scheme valued at over £50 million, delivering more than 250 student bedrooms across several multi-storey blocks. The construction programme includes demolition and enabling works, piling, groundworks and drainage, followed by a reinforced concrete frame, external envelope and full internal fit-out. The completed development will also include communal areas, ground-floor commercial space, cycle storage, landscaping and associated external works.
The Senior Site Manager will be heavily focused on the day-to-day delivery of the project, reporting directly to a site-based Project Director. You will manage subcontractors, coordinate works on site and ensure the project is delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys being site-based and taking ownership of the construction programme rather than working in a predominantly administrative role.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of the project.
- Coordinate subcontractors, materials and site activities.
- Monitor the construction programme and report progress to the Project Director.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety across the site.
- Oversee quality control, inspections and snagging.
- Chair subcontractor meetings and resolve site issues.
- Work closely with the design, commercial and technical teams.
- Support the project through construction, fit-out and handover.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working as a Senior Site Manager on large new-build schemes.
- Experience delivering student accommodation, residential, hotels or other multi-room developments would be beneficial.
- Strong knowledge of internal fit-out and finishing packages.
- Confident managing subcontractors and driving the programme.
- Comfortable working as part of a site-based management team and reporting to a Project Director.
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
- Located within a reasonable travelling distance of Guildford.
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How to Apply
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton.
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