senior site manager.

Senior Site Manager (Defence Infrastructure)

Location - Richmond

Contract length - 12-month contract

Rate - As requested by candidate

IR35 Determination - Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Senior Site Manager with a strong Tier-1 background looking for a high-profile contract role in the North Yorkshire area?

We at Randstad are seeking a Senior Site Manager to take operational delivery ownership on a major defence / commercial build project. Working for a market-leading Tier-1 Main Contractor, you will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and direct trades, and drive quality, safety, and short-term programmes in line with Tier-1 standards.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Taking full operational control of assigned site packages, managing site personnel, subcontractors, and trade teams.
• Driving site delivery against 3-week lookahead programmes using modern site planning software.
• Enforcing strict Tier-1 SHEQ controls, RAMS, Permits to Work, and site inductions.
• Managing quality assurance through ITPs, technical submittals, progress inspections, and handover documentation.
• Attending progress meetings and acting as a main point of contact for engineers and client representatives.

What You Need:

• Proven track record working a similar role
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card (Black or White etc)
• First Aid at Work.
• HNC, HND, or Degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering or equivalent (CIOB membership desirable).
• Thorough understanding of Tier-1 quality management systems, Temporary Works, CDM regulations, and commercial change procedures.
• Temporary works coordinator ticket (TWC) - desirable

Apply now or drop me a message directly for a confidential chat about the site setup and rate details!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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