Site Manager - #2064832

Site Manager - Bristol

Salary: £57,000 - £70,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Pension
Location: Bristol
Project Value: £115 Million +

We're working with a well-established main contractor to appoint a Site Manager on a major £115m+ programme in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to step onto a large, technically challenging scheme and play a key role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly on site. You'll be supporting a Senior Project Manager and working as part of a strong, experienced delivery team on what is a long-term, multi-phase development.

The Company

Our client is a highly regarded, privately owned contractor with a long history of delivering complex projects across the UK and Ireland. They're known for operating in technically demanding sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, education and specialist environments, where attention to detail and quality really matter.They've built a strong reputation for delivering high-value, multi-phase schemes within live environments, often where coordination, safety and stakeholder management are critical. Internally, they offer a supportive and well-structured environment, with a focus on developing their teams and providing long-term project continuity rather than short-term placements.

Role Overview

As Site Manager, you will play a key supporting role in managing the day-to-day site operations, reporting directly into the Senior Project Manager. You'll be responsible for coordinating trades, maintaining site standards, and ensuring work progresses safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations across designated work areas
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and site teams
• Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality and safety standards
• Support the Senior Project Manager with logistics, sequencing and site coordination
• Monitor site progress and assist with short-term planning
• Maintain strong health & safety compliance across all activities
• Assist in managing interfaces within complex and technical areas
• Build strong working relationships with site teams and stakeholders

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on projects £25m+ (ideally larger schemes)
• Background in new build and/or refurbishment projects
• Experience in technical, manufacturing, R&D, defence or regulated environments would be advantageous
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to drive site progress
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a wider project team
• SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level) and First Aid essential

If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential conversation.

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