Jobs in Thurston

Site Manager – NHS Hospital Refurbishment

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager to join a refurbishment project at a hospital in Suffolk for an initial 12-week programme.

The project involves the refurbishment of empty hospital wards, including the initial strip-out and full refurbishment works. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the site, coordinating subcontractors and liaising professionally with the client and wider project team.

Key Responsibilities

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Managing the day-to-day site activities and subcontractors

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Overseeing the refurbishment of empty hospital wards

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Managing the initial rip-out/strip-out works

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Coordinating M&E, ventilation and medical gas installations

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Overseeing ceilings, doors, bed heads, flooring and decoration works

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Maintaining high standards of health & safety and site management

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Liaising with the client and project team throughout the programme

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Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard

Requirements

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Previous experience as a Site Manager on NHS, hospital or healthcare refurbishment projects

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Specific experience working within NHS ward environments is essential

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SMSTS qualification

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3-Day First Aid at Work

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Strong knowledge of health & safety and site procedures

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Excellent communication and client-facing skills

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Personable, professional and able to manage subcontractors effectively

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Experience with M&E, ventilation and medical gas works would be highly beneficial

Additional Information

This is a 12-week contract, starting 7th September 2026.

If you have the relevant NHS/healthcare refurbishment experience and are available for the start date, please get in touch