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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Salary description
£57000.00 - £70000.00 per year