Senior Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead internal/external works on a major Sizewell C package in Suffolk. You will coordinate internal packages, manage subcontractors, and ensure delivery to programme, quality and safety standards on site in a heavy civil environment.

Ideal candidates will have Tier 1 contractor experience, strong leadership, robust planning and excellent communication skills, with SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS Black/Managerial qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Site Manager on large-scale projects.
• Proven ability to manage internal packages and coordinate subs.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day delivery of internal packages.
• Coordinate subcontractors to meet the construction programme.
• Manage fit-out activities, including finishing works.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and implement mitigations.
• Ensure drawings/specs/quality requirements are met on site.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with design, engineering and planning teams.
• Drive inspections, snagging and timely close-out of works.

Skills

Senior Site Manager

Tier 1 contractor

Construction sequencing

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS Black/Managerial

Job description

Location: Ipswich
Salary: £Neg
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: Vac-SW_1793631875
Posted: November 2, 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Senior Site Managers to join a leading, privately owned Tier 1 construction contractor on the delivery of the landmark Sizewell C project in Suffolk.

This is an opportunity to become part of a major project team delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure developments, contributing to a project that will play a vital role in the country's future energy security. This scheme is building the temporary worker accommodation, amenity building and emergency response buildings.

Our client is an established and rapidly growing construction business with an impressive portfolio of projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-value developments across multiple sectors, the business combines the resources and capability of a major contractor with an agile, collaborative and people-focused culture.

The Roles

As Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of externals, civils and superstructure works, with a counterpart to manage all of the internals and fit out works. Ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

Working closely with the Project Manager, wider site team, subcontractors and supply chain partners, you will lead the day-to-day site delivery of internal packages, maintaining programme performance and ensuring excellent standards of workmanship throughout.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking full responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of internal construction packages.
• Leading, managing and coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely and in line with the construction programme.
• Managing internal fit-out and finishing activities, including partitions, drylining, ceilings, doors, flooring, finishes and associated building services coordination.
• Monitoring programme progress, identifying potential delays and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and project requirements.
• Maintaining rigorous health, safety and environmental standards across all site activities.
• Coordinating with design, engineering, commercial and planning teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
• Driving quality assurance, inspections, snagging and timely close-out of works.
• Managing subcontractor performance, productivity and resource allocation.
• Ensuring all relevant site records, permits, inspections and quality documentation are maintained accurately.
• Building strong working relationships with the client, consultants and wider project delivery team.

About You

We are looking for a driven and experienced Senior Site Manager with a strong background in managing internal construction packages on large-scale, complex building projects.

You will be an organised and proactive leader who can take ownership of delivery, motivate site teams and maintain control of programme, quality and safety.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or experienced Site Manager within a Tier 1 or established main contractor environment.
• A strong track record delivering internal construction, fit-out or finishing packages on large-scale projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing complex construction programmes.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodology, sequencing and quality management.
• A strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction programmes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and driving continuous improvement.
• Relevant construction qualifications, SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS (Black/Managerial) are expected.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, financially strong and ambitious construction business at an exciting stage of its growth.

You will be part of a major project with genuine scale and complexity, working alongside experienced construction professionals and contributing to a development of national importance.

For the right individual, this offers the opportunity to make a real impact, develop professionally and be part of a business that values its people and recognises strong performance.