Site Manager - Thamesmead
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £280 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | SE28 0GU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 231962-1121 |
Summary
Site Manager (with Setting Out Experience)
Resurfacing Project - Bus Station Car ParkLocation: Thamesmead
Contract: Freelance
Start: 16/03/2026
Rate/Salary: £280 per shift
We're recruiting an experienced Site Manager with strong Setting Out capabilities to lead the resurfacing of a busy operational Bus Station Car Park. This is a high‑profile project requiring excellent coordination, technical accuracy, and a proactive approach to managing works in a live public environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily site operations for resurfacing and associated civils works
• Carry out setting out for levels, drainage, kerbing, and resurfacing lines
• Manage subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and the public to minimise disruption
• Maintain site documentation, RAMS, permits, progress reports, and QA records
• Monitor health & safety compliance on a busy, live site
• Proven experience as a Site Manager on civil engineering or highways projects
• Strong competence in setting out using GPS/Total Station
• Experience on surfacing or car park renewal projects preferred
• SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS essential
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to coordinate works safely around pedestrians, vehicles, and live operations
• Opportunity to lead a well‑structured, high‑visibility resurfacing project
• Competitive rate/salary and reliable payment terms
• Supportive team with clear project scope and timelines
If you're a hands‑on Site Manager with solid setting out experience and you're ready to deliver a quality project with minimal disruption, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV to simonj@thornbaker.co.uk or call 07855 422857
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