Job Description
Site Manager - Maintenance
An established organisation is seeking a highly competent and professional Site Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, as well as small refurbishment works, across a large and operational university campus. This is a critical role requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage works within a live academic environment, ensuring minimal disruption to university operations.
Position: Site Manager
Location: Coventry
Salary: 220.00 per day
Contract Type: Long term freelance
Start date: 25th May
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all on-site activities relating to maintenance and refurbishment projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery
- Plan, programme, and coordinate works, including labour, materials, and subcontractor resources
- Ensure full compliance with current Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations, and promote a strong safety culture on site
- Undertake site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular safety inspections and audits
- Monitor and control project progress against agreed programmes, budgets, and quality standards
- Liaise effectively with university stakeholders, consultants, and project teams to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes
- Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to specifications, contractual obligations, and safety standards
- Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary
- Maintain accurate site records, including RAMS, permits, progress reports, and quality documentation
- Ensure all works are delivered in line with statutory compliance, university standards, and industry best practices
- Support project handovers, snagging, and final account processes
Candidate Profile:
- Demonstrable experience in a Site Manager role, ideally within maintenance, refurbishment, or small works frameworks
- Proven track record of delivering projects within live or operational environments (education, healthcare, or similar highly regulated settings preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of construction processes, building fabric, and M&E coordination
- Comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and decision-making capabilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and prioritise effectively under pressure
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
Qualifications & Certifications:
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - essential
- CSCS Card (appropriate level) - essential
- First Aid at Work
How to Apply:
If you believe your experience matches what is required for this role, please apply with your updated CV.