Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Manager to join the Team at Galliford Try.

Ideally, you will be based in or around the Exeter or Devon area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

• To ensure that the site is organised and that it is always in good order.
• To have an understand of his/her position within the construction team and to understand what is expected.
• To assist and lead on occasions with the various disciplines within the construction processes.
• To communicate within the construction team and potentially direct junior members of the team.
• Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary.
• To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
• Train and develop junior members of the team to meet current and assessed future requirements.
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to provision of a working environment that engenders high morale.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions.
• Establish that staff training and development has occurred as plan at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages.
• Achieve maximum marks on the twice monthly Health and Safety audit.

Applicants must have significant experience of working on design and build projects, for a main contractor, as well as in the management of H & S, and the design and procurement processes.

Applicants must have experience of managing all aspects of the build process; the applicant will be required to coordinate the packages from the design and procurement phase through to installation on site and handover. We welcome interest from applicants with experience working on Education and or MOJ Projects.

• Trade experience and site experience preferable
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation
• Valid SMSTS certificate

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

• Job Identification 2998
• Job Category Construction
• Posting Date 05/21/2026, 08:21 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations University of Exeter , Exeter, EX4 4PD
  , GB