Job Description:

Main Contractor

Location: West Malling

Day rate: £230 - £250 / day

Start: Mid July 2026

The Opportunity:

An established and growing construction business is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join its operational team and oversee the successful delivery of a range of school refurbishment and education-sector projects.

Working across a portfolio of live educational environments, including classroom refurbishments, staff room upgrades, reception area renovations, welfare facilities, specialist teaching spaces, and general school improvement works, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to employee development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day running of school refurbishment projects from inception through to completion.
• Lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to school operations.
• Plan and manage works within live educational environments, maintaining a safe and secure site at all times.
• Monitor programme performance and proactively address any issues impacting project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of quality throughout all stages of refurbishment and fit-out works.
• Ensure compliance with all current health and safety legislation, safeguarding requirements, company procedures, and industry regulations.
• Coordinate material deliveries, plant requirements, and site logistics within constrained and operational school settings.
• Liaise with school representatives, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project progression.
• Manage inspections, snagging processes, and quality control procedures through to successful handover.
• Support the commercial and project management teams in achieving successful project outcomes.
• Ensure all project documentation, permits, and site records are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Experience:

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Proven track record delivering refurbishment, fit-out, or construction projects within live educational, public sector, or occupied environments.
• Experience managing school refurbishment projects, including classrooms, staff rooms, reception areas, toilets, teaching spaces, and associated facilities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Sound understanding of refurbishment methodologies, programming, and site logistics.
• Good knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain positive working relationships within occupied school environments.

Qualifications:

Essential

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card

• First Aid at Work
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain)

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of school refurbishment and education-sector projects.
• Join a stable and growing contractor with a strong reputation in the market.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested?

Contact Zach Grandy-Smith on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for a confidential discussion.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation