Senior Site Manager

  • Thorn Baker Construction
  • Oct 21, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Site Manager
Location: London / South East - High-end residential projects & complex refurbishments
Sector: Specialist Construction - Bespoke homes & luxury developments

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a team renowned for delivering exceptional, design-led residential and redevelopment projects in prime London and the South East. The successful candidate will directly manage site operations, ensuring high-quality delivery, safety, and client satisfaction on high-value, architecturally complex sites. The company has built its reputation on precision, quality craftsmanship and sophisticated project execution.

About You
  • Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager on high-end residential/refurbishment projects (ideally in London/South East).
  • Strong technical knowledge of all trades, luxury finishes, heritage restoration or high specification fit-outs.
  • Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills - able to manage teams, stakeholders and clients at the top-end of the market.
  • Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Site Management (SMSTS, SSSTS, CPCS or equivalent); ideally a member of a professional body (e.g., CIOB, CSCS Gold).
  • Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health & safety, sustainability and craftmanship.
What's in it for you?
  • A role within an exclusive specialist contractor delivering exceptional homes and transformations in some of the most prestigious locations in the UK.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with senior level and specialist residential sector.
  • A focused team environment where detail, quality and craftsmanship are genuinely appreciated - not just routine jobs.
  • Professional development opportunities and exposure to high-end construction, heritage work, design collaboration and premium client relationships.
Responsibilities
  • Manage all site-based operations for luxury residential projects, from mobilisation to hand-over, ensuring programme, cost, quality and safety targets are met.
  • Direct and supervise site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners, maintaining high standards of workmanship and attention to detail expected on premium projects.
  • Implement and enforce site planning, logistics, sequencing, method statements, risk assessments and health & safety regimes.
  • Coordinate with project managers, designers, clients and consultants to ensure design integrity and client expectations are met.
  • Monitor site budget, labour, materials usage and subcontractor performance; identify opportunities for value engineering while safeguarding quality.
  • Maintain progress reporting, site records, inspections, snagging resolution and ensure smooth hand-over and aftercare.
  • Lead on maintaining site culture aligned with company values: transparency, craft excellence and client-centred service.
  • Ensure sustainability, environmental and site compliance initiatives are embedded in daily operations.

If you are a Senior Site Manager with the skills, ambition and drive to lead luxury residential construction at the highest level, we'd love to hear from you.