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Site Manager

Astute's Power team is working with a successful, and growing construction company to recruit a Site Manager on a 12 month contract for its Portsmouth site, a key national project in the Defence sector. The Site Manager…

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Pay rate £280 – £350/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 16 June 2026

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Astute's Power team is working with a successful, and growing construction company to recruit a Site Manager on a 12 month contract for its Portsmouth site, a key national project in the Defence sector.

The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £280 - £350 per day, dependant on experience.

Key skills required for the Site Manager role

SMSTS
CSCS Gold Card
IOSH Managing Safely
3+ years experience in a Site Manager position.
Experience in building envelope, demolition, temporary works.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager role

Portsmouth
Inside IR35
12 Month ContractAstute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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