Site Manager

Site Manager - Ground Up School Extension

Location: Ashford, Kent (TN27 8AL)

Pay: £220 - £230 per day

Start: Monday 17th August 2026

Duration: December 2026

Frontline Construction Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Site Manager for an established contractor delivering a ground up extension project at a school in Ashford, Kent (TN27 8AL).

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a proven track record of delivering new build and extension projects from groundworks through to final handover, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the highest standard within a live education environment.

The Project

• Ground-up school extension
• Groundworks and substructure
• Superstructure construction
• Internal fit-out and finishing works
• Final snagging and project handover
• Live school environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the project from start through to practical completion
• Oversee groundworks, structural works and all internal finishing packages
• Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour throughout each phase of the build
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification
• Manage site logistics, materials and deliveries
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and site compliance
• Liaise with the client, design team and subcontractors
• Keep accurate site records and provide regular progress updates

Essential Requirements

• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• CSCS Card
• Enhanced DBS (essential)
• Proven experience managing ground-up new build or extension projects through to completion
• Strong understanding of groundworks, structural works, internal finishing packages and programme management
• Excellent communication and organisational skills