Site Manager

4774666
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Reading
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction - Building Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £45,000 - £55,000

Site Manager - Reading

Site Manager – Reading – Commercial New Build Scheme
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Location: Hampshire / Surrey / Berkshire

We are partnering with a respected Hampshire‑based main contractor who, due to sustained growth and an £8 million+ commercial new build starting near Reading in the next couple of months, are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager as soon as possible.

This Site Manager – Reading opportunity will see you working on a high‑quality new build commercial scheme, reporting directly into a site‑based Project Manager. With a clear long‑term development plan in place, the successful Site Manager will be positioned for progression into a more senior role over the next few years.

Company Overview
This contractor delivers projects typically ranging from £1 million to £15 million across multiple sectors, including:
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Residential (selected schemes)
You will be joining a structured and well‑established regional contractor operating across Hampshire, Surrey, and Berkshire, with long‑term opportunities to work on further schemes in and around Reading.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Project Manager with day‑to‑day site operations
  • Oversee subcontractors, site logistics, and programme delivery
  • Ensure high standards of health & safety compliance
  • Deliver works on time, to specification, and to quality expectations
  • Coordinate with commercial and technical teams
  • Build and maintain strong relationships on site
About You
  • Experienced Site Manager or strong Assistant Site Manager ready to step up
  • Background in new build construction (commercial experience highly beneficial)
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Proactive, dependable, and quality‑focused
  • SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid preferred
What’s on Offer
  • £45,000 – £55,000 salary + package
  • Lead delivery on an £8m+ commercial scheme in Reading
  • Clear progression pathway into a senior role
  • Consistent regional project pipeline
  • Supportive management structure

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential discuss

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