Thorn Baker Construction
Site Manager
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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.
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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.
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Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices 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.
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