Recruitment Services Ltd

Job Title: Temporary Site Manager Location: Portsmouth Area Day rate: £260 - £280 per shift Hours of Work: 8:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid break) Type: Temporary (2 weeks with potential for extension) Start Date: ASAP We are hiring for a Temporary Site Manager who holds a valid SMSTS certificate and has demonstrable experience managing active construction sites. The role is based on a live school project in Portsmouth and will initially last 2 weeks , with the potential to be extended depending on performance and site requirements. You will be representing the client on-site, ensuring smooth coordination of the works, tracking progress, and maintaining professional communication with the off-site Project Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-responsibility role, helping deliver essential fire protection services to a key project. Duties of a Temporary Site Manager In this role, you will work as part of the operational team to support delivery of a fire protection project. Reporting to the off-site Project Manager, you will be responsible for: • Taking day-to-day control of the site and overseeing subcontracted works • Ensuring that the work programme is followed and reporting on progress • Using Bolster Systems for clocking in/out and documenting installation work with photos • Ensuring all safety protocols are followed and PPE standards are met • Liaising with school site staff and coordinating material deliveries • Communicating updates and challenges to the Project Manager Skills and experience of a Temporary Site Manager As a Site Manager, you must have: • An Enhanced DBS certificate • A valid SMSTS qualification • Fluent English communication skills • Competency in using Bolster Systems (for logging works and site activity) • Proven ability to lead teams and independently manage site activity It would be beneficial to the Site Manager role if you also had: • A proactive and highly professional approach • Punctual timekeeping and strong organisational skills • Location services enabled on your smartphone for compliance What the client offers a Temporary Site Manager This client offers: • Free on-site parking (vehicle registration required) • Full support from an off-site Project Manager • All tools, access equipment, and Element-branded hi-vis provided on site About the Client Our client is a leading subcontractor in the fire protection sector , working across high-profile commercial, public sector and education-based projects. They are currently seeking a Temporary Site Manager for a school-based project in the Portsmouth region , with the potential for future work across other sites. Next Steps: Apply to this Temporary Site Manager role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Construction team on . If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable. About Regional Recruitment Services - A Recruitment Agency in Portsmouth This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary, and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website regionalrecruitment.co.uk .