Senior Site Manager

The Resolute Group Ltd; Nordrhein-Westfalen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resolute Group Ltd in Germany is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead turnkey building projects across industrial and commercial sectors. You will oversee site operations, coordinate diverse teams and ensure delivery meets quality, safety, programme and budget requirements.

The role offers progression toward a Project Management position and requires a degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture, plus fluent German and strong English; travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• Several years of professional site management experience.
• Experience in turnkey construction across industrial or commercial projects.
• Strong leadership and proactive problem-solving.
• Fluent German and very good English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations for turnkey projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost control and programme adherence.
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support handover and defects liability phase.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Site management

Turnkey construction

Resource planning

Coordination of trades

Stakeholder management

Leadership

MS Office

Fluent German

Strong English

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Architectural degree

Tools

Tendering software

Project planning software

Job description

The Opportunity

A well-established international construction and engineering business is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join its growing team in Germany, overseeing complex turnkey building projects across the industrial and commercial sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with extensive site management experience who can take responsibility for the overall delivery of major building projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, programme and cost control.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will lead site operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders. The role also offers the opportunity to progress into a Project Management position over time.

Location: Germany (project-based site assignments)

As Senior Site Manager, you will take overall responsibility for site operations across turnkey building projects, ensuring that all construction activities are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with contractual requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and overseeing all construction trades and turnkey building works throughout the project lifecycle.
• Taking technical responsibility for site delivery in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Planning and coordinating site resources, including workforce allocation and the deployment of subcontractors.
• Leading, motivating and supervising the site team to maintain productivity and achieve project objectives.
• Coordinating architects, engineering consultants, specialist contractors and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitoring project progress against agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable building regulations, health and safety requirements and quality procedures.
• Managing negotiations and resolving issues with clients, local authorities, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Acting as the primary on-site contact for the client and maintaining strong working relationships throughout construction.
• Identifying and addressing technical, operational and programme-related challenges to minimise delays and additional costs.
• Supporting client handover and providing customer-focused assistance during the defects liability and warranty period.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of industrial and commercial construction projects, with the potential to develop into a Project Manager role.

Key Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline, or a relevant technical qualification combined with substantial practical experience.
• Several years of professional experience in construction site management, including responsibility at Senior Site Manager or equivalent level.
• Strong experience in turnkey construction (Schlüsselfertigbau), ideally across industrial, commercial or other complex building projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple construction trades, specialist contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience in resource planning, workforce coordination and the management of site teams.
• A strong understanding of construction programmes, cost control, quality assurance and health and safety requirements.
• Confident negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• A structured, independent and proactive approach to problem-solving, combined with strong leadership and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, with familiarity with tendering, construction scheduling and project planning software.
• Fluent German and very good English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site in line with project requirements.

PLEASE NOTE

Fluent German at B2 level or above is essential for this position, alongside strong English communication skills. Candidates without the required German language capability will unfortunately not be considered.