Senior Site Manager

  • Involve Recruitment
  • City, Cardiff
  • Oct 20, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

We are a leading construction contractor renowned for delivering iconic high-rise residential developments, and we're searching for an exceptional Senior Site Manager. If you have a passion for complex, multi-storey builds and thrive in a collaborative, stable environment, this is your opportunity.

You will lead the on-site delivery of significant high-rise apartment schemes, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and timely completion.

Key Duties:

  • Oversee all phases of high-rise residential construction, from substructure to final fit-out and handover.

  • Manage and coordinate large, multi-disciplinary site teams, including direct labour and specialist subcontractors.

  • Drive adherence to project programmes, budgets, and quality standards, with a keen eye for detail in finishes.

  • Implement and champion robust health and safety procedures across all levels of the project.

  • Liaise effectively with clients, consultants, building control, and NHBC inspectors.

  • Manage logistics and material flow in a constrained urban environment.

  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring smooth project progression.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience (5+ years) as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale, high-rise residential (apartment block) projects.

  • In-depth knowledge of RC frame or steel frame construction, facades, and complex M&E systems in high-rise buildings.

  • SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid at Work are mandatory.

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to quality finishes.

  • Experience with NHBC standards and client handover processes.

Elevate your career by leading our next landmark high-rise residential project!