Site Manager

This is a specialist design and build contractor operating at the cutting edge of cleanroom, laboratory and containment suite construction. With over 26 years of experience, the business serves clients across some of the most technically demanding and highly regulated sectors in the UK, including pharmaceutical, biotech, NHS, gene therapy, automotive and electronics. Their project portfolio spans GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, CL3 containment suites, ISO-classified semiconductor cleanrooms, motorsport facilities, modular aseptic units, NHS radiopharmacy suites and hydrogen fuel cell dry rooms - reflecting both the breadth and depth of their expertise.

Based in Hampshire, the company operates as an Employee Owned Trust (EOT), meaning the people who work there have a genuine stake in its success. This is not just a cultural statement - it translates directly into financial reward through the EOT annual bonus, creating a business where everyone is invested in doing excellent work and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.

Accredited to Constructionline Gold and CHAS, and with a firm commitment to achieving Carbon Net Zero by 2030, this is a contractor with strong values, clear ambitions and a reputation built on technical excellence and client trust. The in-house team covers design, engineering, project management, testing and validation, giving each project a fully integrated and accountable delivery structure from concept through to commissioning.

As the business continues to grow its project pipeline, a Site Manager is required to take ownership of on-site delivery across a range of cleanroom and laboratory schemes. This is a hands-on, client-facing role that requires both technical capability and strong leadership. You will be based on project sites across the UK, working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to ensure every scheme is executed safely, on programme and to the exacting quality standards these environments demand.

Site Manager Salary & Benefits

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (DOE)
Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) Annual Bonus - a share of company profits paid to all staff
Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
28 Days Holiday Incl. Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Ongoing Training and Development
Collaborative, technically driven team environment
Clear opportunity for progression within a growing specialist contractor

Site Manager Job Overview

Take full responsibility for on-site delivery of cleanroom and laboratory construction projects from mobilisation through to handover
Manage day-to-day site operations including coordination of subcontractors, deliveries and site activities
Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, drawings and quality standards appropriate to GMP and ISO-classified environments
Implement and enforce health and safety protocols on site, maintaining full compliance with CDM and relevant regulations
Monitor and report on programme progress, identifying and resolving issues to keep projects on track
Liaise with clients, consultants and design teams throughout delivery, maintaining a professional and collaborative on-site presence
Oversee quality inspections and ensure snagging is managed proactively and resolved ahead of handover
Coordinate closely with the Project Manager on commercial and contractual matters as required
Maintain accurate site records including RAMS, inspection records, site diaries and progress reports
Support the commissioning, testing and validation process through to practical completion

Site Manager Requirements

Proven experience as a Site Manager within specialist construction, fit-out or M&E environments
Experience working on technically complex, regulated or controlled environments is highly desirable - cleanroom, laboratory, pharmaceutical, healthcare or similar
SMSTS and First Aid certifications required; CSCS card essential
Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and CDM requirements
Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple subcontractors and trades on site
Good communication skills, confident engaging with clients and professional teams in a site environment
Self-motivated, proactive and committed to delivering to the high quality standards that regulated environments require
Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Employee-Owned Trust structure means you directly share in the financial success of the business - this is your company too!
Work on some of the most technically challenging and interesting construction projects in the UK, from NHS radio pharmacy suites to motorsport cleanrooms and gene therapy facilities
Join a business with 26 years of specialist expertise, a loyal client base and a strong pipeline of repeat and new work
Fully integrated in-house team covering design, engineering, project management and validation - a genuinely collaborative environment
A contractor with strong values, clear ambitions and a culture where quality and technical excellence are genuinely taken seriously
Real scope for career development within a growing business operating in high-growth sectors

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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