Senior Site Manager (permanent position)

Position:  Senior Site Manager

Contract type:  Permanent

Salary:  £ competitive + package

Target start date:  December 2026

Skilled Careers contact:  Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The role

Due to continuous project awards across the South East the need has arisen to recruit for a Senior Site Manager to join a key project in the the retail & leisure sectors.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the site based Project Manager and to be responsible for day-to-day operational management of design & build projects up to £15m in value.

Leadership and management of the site team which will include two Assistant Site Managers and a Logistics Manager.  Driving performance, accountability and programme compliance.

Short-term planning, programme implementation and site phasing to ensure works are delivered in line with project milestones and client expectations.

Coordination and management of all specialist subcontractors, ensuring activities are properly sequenced, resourced and integrated to achieve a smooth project delivery.

Championing a positive safety culture through the enforcement of PPE requirements, safe systems of work and behavioural safety standards across the site.

Ensuring full compliance with all company procedures, management systems, quality processes, documentation and reporting requirements.

Management and control of inspections, temporary works, permits, RAMS, site records and statutory compliance activities.

Monitoring and maintaining quality standards across all elements of the works, including civils, structural alterations, pool construction, external works and high-specification internal finishes.

Maintaining a clean, organised, professional and presentable site environment, ensuring excellent housekeeping standards at all times.

Proactive identification and resolution of site issues, risks and constraints, working closely with the Project Manager, design team and supply chain to maintain programme certainty.

Leading daily briefings, coordination meetings and workforce communications to ensure safe, productive and well-organised operations.

Supporting SHEQ objectives through regular inspections, audits, reporting and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

A stable CV is required that demonstrates tenure within a main contractor

Relevant H&S qualifications (SMSTS or IOSH, A relevant CSCS card and First Aid training)

Working knowledge of MS Project would be an advantage.

A commercial and contractual awareness balanced by excellent management skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft packages

Desire to understand and promote the company purpose, vision, values and culture

Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence

Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders

The company:

A Tier 2 main contractor operating nationally and working with a host of household names across retail, banking, leisure and purpose built student accommodation areas of the construction sector.

Why apply for this role:

With an impressive order book this main contractor are one of the industry’s leading contractors in their fields, offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals.

A competitive starting salary + package.

Working in a supportive, professional team environment.

Working within a well resourced business that is focused on quality execution of projects