Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager

Location:

North West London

Salary:
Up to £85,000 + package

Blayze Group are working with a highly respected residential developer to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their growing construction team, delivering a major Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development in North West London.

The project comprises two high-rise RC frame blocks, requiring a Senior Site Manager with strong experience across reinforced concrete frame, façade, and complex residential construction. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional to take ownership of a landmark development and play a key role in its successful delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of three site-based professionals, so previous experience leading, mentoring, and developing small site teams is essential. You will need to demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate and motivate a team to deliver project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all site-based construction activities from delivery through to completion.

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, reporting into the Project Director.

• Manage and mentor a team of three site-based professionals, ensuring effective coordination and delivery of site objectives.

• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure programme, quality, and safety requirements are achieved.

• Oversee RC frame and façade works, ensuring construction activities are delivered in line with specifications.

• Develop, monitor, and maintain construction programmes, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Ensure robust health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained across the project.

• Chair site meetings, conduct inspections, and provide accurate reporting on progress, resources, risks, and performance.

• Manage site logistics and coordinate effectively with all project stakeholders.

• Support the commercial team by identifying and managing potential risks and opportunities.

• Mentor and develop junior members of the site team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager delivering large-scale residential developments.

• Strong background delivering RC frame projects, ideally high-rise residential or PBSA schemes.

• Demonstrable experience managing and leading small site teams.

• Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing, temporary works, façade packages, and quality control.

• Experience managing subcontractors and complex supply chains.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop site teams.

• Good understanding of construction programmes and planning tools such as Asta Power project.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and quality assurance procedures.

• Experience using systems such as Procore, Smart Waste, Microsoft Project, or similar would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Site Manager looking to work on a prestigious London development with a forward-thinking organisation offering excellent long-term career prospects