Senior Site Manager

  • Brown & Wills Recruitment Ltd
  • Birstall, Leicestershire
  • 08/09/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

A long-term fixed term requirement is available for a Senior Site Manager to provide key leadership for the project delivery team on a large newbuild project in the Leicester area, where the position will be to join a Tier 1 main contracting business.

The role will have primarily responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Site Management / Supervisory team, and control sub-contractor activity across the project, reporting to a Senior Project Manager.

Key duties / responsibilities are as follows;

  • Provide leadership, direction and support of the operational delivery team.
  • Liaise and manage sub-contractors on site as required
  • Report directly to the Senior Management team on daily performance, as well as being proactive on delivery issues as they arise.
  • Able to deal with tough negotiations and the pressurelarge newbuild project.
  • Ensuring company HS&E and quality standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to at all times.
  • Quality management - ensuring high standards of quality are achieved, addressing any issues with sub-contractors / trades.
  • Client interface / liaison.

To be considered for this role you should fit the following criteria;

  • Have a proven track record operating in a Senior Site Management position within the newbuild sector, ideally on high value projects such as commercial, mixed development or education type schemes.
  • Strong on process management.
  • Qualified to a minimum of HNC / HND level.
  • Hold valid SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS certification.
  • Strong IT / paperwork skills.
  • Good communication skills.

This is a long-term opportunity for circa 80 weeks and will provide good continuity of work across one project from start to competition.

If you would like to progress your application further please send an up to date CV detailing your career history to date, and I will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.