Senior Site Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the site team and oversee day-to-day activities on a live, high-value construction project. This role requires a strong leader who can take ownership of planning, quality, health & safety, and the coordination of works on site.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will play a key role in mapping out works to ensure delivery in a safe, efficient, and well-coordinated manner.

• Salary up to 70,000, depending on experience

• Car allowance or Company Vehicle

• 26 holidays + bank holidays
• Business Travel Expenses
• Pension
• Employee benefits

• Take full ownership of Health & Safety management on site

• Ensure all company procedures and site-specific policies are followed

• Lead and manage all H&S actions and initiatives on site

• Promote a strong "don't walk by" culture, challenging unsafe practices

• Lead by example and drive a positive safety culture

• Take overall responsibility for Quality Assurance on site

• Ensure QA procedures and policies are fully implemented and adhered to

• Challenge poor-quality workmanship and ensure standards are met

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date QA records

• Review design drawings and check compliance with specifications, contracts, and agreed details

• Work with the Project Manager to produce weekly work plans

• Lead site logistics and coordination with other trades and contractors

• Manage labour and subcontractor performance

• Support, direct, and develop the wider site team

• Assist with programme development and delivery

• Chair and lead contractor meetings

• Attend client meetings and provide clear progress updates

• Report progress, risks, and issues to the Project Manager

• Ensure site safety and standards are consistently maintained

• Cascade information effectively to site teams and ensure it is documented

• Proactively problem-solve and manage challenges as they arise

• Mentor and develop junior members of staff

• Ensure all works and site activities are recorded on internal systems

• Work closely with M&E and Design Managers to ensure continuity from design through to construction

• Contribute to scope reviews, preambles, pre-let meetings, and orders alongside the commercial team

• Work closely with the Quantity Surveying team to ensure accurate cost reporting

• Understand and manage contractual obligations across the supply chain

• SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS Management Card, and Temporary Works Coordinator certification

• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Senior Site Manager on high-value, multi-room projects

• Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors

• Strong commercial awareness

• Ability to provide references from previous multi-room projects

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Excellent time management and organisational ability

• Takes pride in delivering high standards across all aspects of the role

• Flexible approach to working hours, with some stages requiring longer days

• Good IT literacy

• Strong conflict resolution and people management skills