Job Description
Looking for an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and where design, innovation, and collaboration truly come together? Looking for a career to take you to Project Manager and then Contracts Manager?
Baxall Construction is an award-winning, platinum IIP main contractor and one of Kent's most respected businesses with a reputation for innovation and teamwork.
With a staff turnover below 2%, Investors in People Platinum, and 10+ national awards (including Contractor of the Year), this is a business that looks after its people and delivers on its promises.
Why You'll Love Working Here
This isn't just another contractor. It's a company that genuinely looks after its people.
- Ultra-low staff turnover - less than 2% per year
- Investors in People - Platinum
- Constructing Excellence Award for Integration & Collaboration
- RICS - Best Use of BIM Award
- 10+ National Federation of Builders Awards, including Contractor of the Year
- Career path to Contracts Manager
Teamwork, respect, and long-term development are at the heart of everything they do.
Your Role
As the Site Manager, and depending on experience, you'll lead the delivery of high-quality projects up to £5M or support the PM on projects up to £20M across a range of sectors - from education and leisure to commercial to high-end residential.
You'll:
- Take ownership of the site, ensuring safe, efficient, and snag-free delivery
- Prepare and manage short-term programmes
- Drive Health & Safety standards - making sure everyone goes home safe
- Maintain a strong focus on quality, progress, and profitability
- Collaborate with the QS, Design Managers, and wider team to keep the project on track
- Lead, motivate, and support your site team to deliver results
About You
You'll be a confident, forward-thinking construction professional who leads from the front.
- Experience with a main contractor on projects up to £20M
- Track record on new build and refurbishment schemes
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in a similar role
- A real passion for construction and a drive to progress
What's in It for You
- Market-leading salary, reviewed annually
- Profit share bonus (typically 5-10% of salary, first £3,600 tax-free)
- Car allowance + mileage
- 26.5 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible working policy
- Company pension & life assurance
- Training & chartership fully funded (80% of staff are chartered)
- Annual development review and a clear path to Project Manager and then Contracts Manager
If you're ready to lead standout projects with a company that genuinely delivers for its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Breakthrough Consulting is an equal opportunities employer.
