Senior Site Manager

Senior Construction Manager / Principal Contractor Site Manager

Location: Chester area
Duration: 15 Weeks
Rate: 300 per day

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager / Principal Contractor Site Manager to lead a 15-week industrial roofing refurbishment project involving roof replacement works, ventilator installation, scaffold systems, and crane lifting operations.
This is a Principal Contractor role requiring strong CDM 2015 knowledge and experience managing high-risk construction activities, multiple subcontractors, and work at height environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Contractor Site Lead under CDM 2015
• Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate all site activities
• Implement and maintain the Construction Phase Plan (CPP)
• Coordinate roofing, scaffold, crane, and ventilator installation contractors
• Review and approve RAMS and ensure compliance on site
• Manage lifting operations under a contract lift arrangement
• Oversee works at approximately 30m height
• Chair site coordination meetings and manage daily contractor interfaces
• Enforce site safety standards, welfare arrangements, and emergency procedures
• Manage programme delivery and ensure works are completed safely and on schedule

Essential Requirements

• SMSTS
• Black CSCS Card (Manager Level)
• First Aid at Work
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations
• Experience managing high-risk roofing or work-at-height projects
• Proven experience coordinating multiple subcontractors
• Strong health and safety management background

Desirable

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Temporary Works awareness
• Lifting operations awareness
• Industrial roofing refurbishment experience
• Ventilator replacement project experience

Project Scope

The project includes:

• Site set-up
• Scaffold installation and removal
• Industrial roofing refurbishment works
• Ventilator removal and replacement
• Crane lifting operations
• Site clearance and handover

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive site leader with a strong safety focus and experience delivering complex industrial projects.

To apply , please submit your CV along with your availability and contact details.
Please apply to be considered, or call Gosia at Tech People on (phone number removed) for more information.
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