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Location:
Reading & surrounding areas (Slough, Berkshire)
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 PAYE or £250/day (Freelance)
Type:
Permanent or Long-Term Contract
The Opportunity:
A long-established, regional main contractor is seeking a Site Manager to join its delivery team on a £3m new build sports centre in Reading. This is an existing live site with a strong team in place—once completed, you'll transition into another project within the region.
The company has built a reputation for promoting from within, maintaining a stable, long-serving workforce with excellent project continuity. They focus on new build and refurbishment schemes within education, commercial, leisure and community sectors, with project values typically ranging from £1m to £10m—most commonly around the £1m–£5m mark.
Who They're Looking For:
Longevity matters – candidates must show a solid track record, with at least 1 year minimum at each role, ideally 2+ years
Background in new build is essential
Refurb and fit-out experience highly desirable
Must have delivered projects in at least one of the following sectors: education, commercial, sports, or leisure
Doesn't need to come from a trade or academic background, but should bring strong practical, on-site understanding
Looking for someone who’s committed to a long-term role, whether PAYE or freelance What’s On
Offer:
Initial project: £3m sports facility in Reading
Pipeline of work across Berkshire, Slough, Reading, and nearby areas
£60k–£65k salary (PAYE) or £250/day (Freelance)
Real career progression – strong internal promotions track record
Supportive and experienced senior leadership team Project Examples:
New build schools
Sports halls and leisure centres
Office and commercial refurbishments
Community and public sector builds If you’re a committed Site Manager who’s looking to build long-term with a respected and close-knit main contractor—and you value stability, autonomy, and the chance to grow internally—this role could be an ideal next step.
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