New Site Manager Vacancy in Sussex at Skilled Careers!

• Position: Site Manager (Construction)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Location: Sussex / Surrey corridor
• Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + package (car allowance, pension scheme, private medical, 20 days’ holiday)
• Start date:  December 2025 / January 2026
• Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

Company Overview

A multi-faceted contractor working in the education, leisure and industrial sectors, delivering new build and refurbishment schemes up to £10 million in value.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of construction projects in Surrey and Sussex. The company is also keen to nurture ambitious individuals looking to take the next step in their career. You will take responsibility as the lead manager for site operations, from commencement on site through to practical completion and final account.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied project, ensure it is set up correctly from the start, and work with a well-established contractor with strong client relationships.

About the Role

• Lead the project from site commencement through to post-handover monitoring.
• Monitor progress against programme and produce reports to update the master programme.
• Review design details and coordinate with designers, architects and engineers to resolve technical queries.
• Attend pre-start and ongoing project meetings.
• Ensure compliance with the Employer’s Requirements, and with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support value engineering initiatives to maximise cost efficiency for both the company and the client.

About You

• Proven track record as a Site Manager with a Tier 2 or SME main/principal contractor.
• Experience delivering both new build and refurbishment projects.
• Working knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Ability to foster and manage client relationships.
• Relevant qualifications such as CIOB, CITB, degree, HND or equivalent experience.
• Stable career history.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to join a contractor where you can make a real impact, rather than being just part of a large machine, with a solid pipeline of projects across the South and South East.
• Responsibility for running an interesting project from the outset, with a long duration, strong margins and an excellent client.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

What to Do Next

If this role sounds right for you, please click ‘Apply Now’. If it isn’t quite what you’re looking for but you’d like to discuss other opportunities, please contact Mark in the Maidstone branch of Skilled Careers.