Site Manager

Posted by Hays on 01/01/2026


Permanent £50,000 to £60,000 Guildford

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Site Manager – Surrey

Site Manager – SurreyPosition: Site Manager (No.2)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Location: Guildford
Hays are working with a well respected regional contractor celebrated for delivering high quality projects across the South. We’re recruiting an ambitious Site Manager to join their team as a key No.2 on a newly awarded £15 million new build scheme starting early next year.
This is more than a delivery role. It’s a growth position within the business, specifically designed for someone who wants to step up into Project Management in the near future. The company has a strong history of developing from within, and they are actively looking for their next generation of Project Managers. If you’re a Site Manager ready to prove yourself and take that next step, this is the ideal opportunity.
You’ll join the project from day one, supporting an experienced project manager while gaining exposure to the wider responsibilities that come with project leadership. It’s the perfect platform to progress your career while contributing to a major, high profile build.
The contractor delivers an impressive pipeline across key sectors, including:EducationCommercialHealthcareResidential & Community
About the RoleYou’ll play a critical supporting role on a complex £15m new build development near Guildford. Working closely with the Senior Site Manager and the wider delivery team, you’ll gain hands on experience across programme management, design coordination, client communication, and project planning, giving you the exposure needed to advance into a future PM role within the business.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Senior Site Manager with day to day delivery of a £15m new build projectCoordinate subcontractors, site labour, logistics, and sequencingMaintain and drive high standards of health & safetyAssist in monitoring progress of the programme and preparing updates/reportsContribute to problem solving, quality control, and technical resolutionBuild strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teamsEnsure site documentation, permits, and records are kept accurate and compliantDemonstrate leadership potential and readiness to step toward Project Management
Salary & Benefits£50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)Annual bonus schemeCar allowanceCompany pensionPrivate healthcareStrong pipeline of future projects and long-term development opportunities
How to ApplyIf you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or reach out to James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential discussion. # 4755956

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Overview


Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Guildford

Salary

£50,000 to £60,000

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