Senior Site Manager

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a leading main contractor on a major new-build school project .

This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role on a high-profile project, overseeing the construction process from inception through to completion and handover. You’ll play a key role in leading the site team, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to members of the project team.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and control of the project.
• Manage site staff, labour and subcontractors throughout the construction phase.
• Plan, implement and monitor site logistics.
• Effectively manage and mitigate project delays.
• Ensure dimensional controls are established and maintained from the outset.
• Maintain accurate daily site records and site diaries.
• Ensure the project is delivered in accordance with quality control and management procedures.
• Maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety across the site.
• Liaise closely with the Design Team to ensure design information is issued in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client, design team, subcontractors, neighbours and wider project stakeholders.
• Drive the project through to successful completion and handover.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager with a strong background working on major construction projects, ideally within main contracting and new-build construction .

You’ll ideally have:

• A construction-related degree or relevant trade background.
• Strong construction management and leadership experience.
• Experience managing large and complex projects.
• Valid CSCS card.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety.
• Good first aid knowledge.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to effectively manage teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• A proven track record of delivering projects safely, on programme and to a high standard.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established main contractor with a strong pipeline of work and take a key leadership role on a major new-build education project .

If you’re an experienced Senior Site Manager looking for your next challenge and want to work on a high-profile project, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.