Senior Site Manager

We are supporting an established main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality projects across sectors including care homes, automotive showrooms/centres, hotels, commercial buildings and complex refurbishments. With projects typically valued up to £18 million, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Site Manager on a permanent basis to support their growing pipeline.

As Senior Site Manager, you will lead the day‑to‑day delivery of a technically involved project, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑standard construction. You will manage subcontractor coordination, programme, site logistics, quality, and maintain clear communication with the wider project team.

• Lead on‑site operations on new build, refurbishment, or cut‑and‑carve schemes within the care, automotive, or hospitality sectors.
• Manage subcontractors, sequencing, and site resources to keep the project progressing to programme.
• Maintain exceptional health & safety compliance, including RAMS, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Oversee workmanship and technical quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce site reporting, including progress updates, diaries and documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Support junior team members with guidance and leadership.

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager on care homes, automotive facilities, hotels or similar commercial projects.
• Strong background in managing technically challenging new builds or refurbishment works.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Solid understanding of construction processes and H&S regulations.
• SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid are essential.
• Proficient with IT and site management software.

• Permanent role with a secure and varied project pipeline.
• Competitive salary and package (dependent on experience).
• Opportunity to lead high‑value, technically interesting schemes up to £18 million.
• Supportive, professional environment with scope for career development.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries:
Construction