Site Manager (PR-1537572) Southampton, England

 
Site Manager – High-Quality Regional Main Contractor

Location: Southampton / South Coast (Schemes across Hampshire & West Sussex)

Package: Competitive Salary + Car / Allowance + Industry-Leading Pension & Bonus

Are you an experienced Site Manager who takes genuine pride in high-quality building, strong supply chain relationships, and prompt site delivery?

We are partnering with a thriving, highly respected family-owned Regional Main Contractor with over a century of building heritage. Known for their "prompt payment" culture, exceptional staff retention, and commitment to pristine construction quality, they are looking for a Site Manager to join their South Coast division.

Their project portfolio spans £1M to £12M across healthcare, independent education, commercial refurbs, heritage/listed restoration, and community developments across Hampshire and West Sussex.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Site Leadership: Act as the #1 or lead Site Manager on schemes up to £6M (or #2 on larger £10M+ builds), taking full ownership of day-to-day site operations, logistics, and quality control.
  • Relationship-Driven Management: Work collaboratively with local sub-contractors, consultants, and clients, embodying a "fair payment and honest communication" ethos on site.
  • Health & Safety First: Maintain immaculate site standards, strict safety protocols, and clear site documentation.
  • Short-Term Programming: Drive 2-to-4-week lookahead programmes, coordinating trades to ensure key milestones are hit seamlessly.
  • Client Handover: Focus heavily on defect-free handovers and pristine finishes, keeping the client informed throughout every phase of the build.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Main Contracting Background: Proven track record as a Site Manager delivering £1M–£8M new build or complex refurbishment schemes for a regional main contractor.
  • Versatile Project Experience: Background in education, healthcare, commercial, or heritage/listed building works is highly desirable.
  • Quality & People Focus: Someone who manages trades through mutual respect, clear organization, and high standards rather than aggressive confrontation.
  • Location & Travel: Based in or around Southampton / Portsmouth / Chichester, happy to travel to project sites along the M27/A27 corridor (Southampton across to West Sussex).
  • Tickets: CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work. Trade background or HNC/Degree in Construction is preferred.

Why Join This Business?

  • Exceptional Culture: Family-owned values where employees are truly looked after—offering fantastic profit-share schemes and industry-leading pension contributions.
  • Local Projects: Dedicated regional focus, meaning your travel is kept within a sensible South Coast patch.
  • Reputation: They hold an outstanding reputation with local sub-contractors and clients alike, making your job on site significantly smoother.