Senior Build Manager

We Are Footprint; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance or company vehicle

Performance-related bonus

Clear pathway to Project Director level

Long-term regional pipeline of secured work

Job summary

A leading regional main contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Build Manager for a £45m flagship commercial development in Leeds. The role involves overseeing the construction phase, leading a team of Site Managers, and ensuring that projects meet programme and quality benchmarks. Candidates should have significant experience with major commercial projects, particularly in reinforced concrete construction. This role offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, and a clear pathway to Project Director level.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Build Manager / Project Lead on £30m+ schemes.
• Strong background in reinforced concrete frame and basement packages.
• Demonstrated leadership of large site teams.
• Ability to deliver to programme and quality benchmarks.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), First Aid.
• Exposure to high-spec commercial office projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction standards (e.g. BREEAM).

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the construction programme.
• Leading and mentoring Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Managing build sequencing and logistics strategy.
• Driving health & safety culture on site.
• Ensuring quality assurance and compliance standards.
• Monitor cost control with commercial teams.
• Liaise with clients and consultants at senior level.
• Identify and manage risks across the build phase.

Skills

Leadership

Technical capability in reinforced concrete

Risk management

Ability to drive performance

Stakeholder liaison

RC frame knowledge

Basement construction

Sustainable construction (BREEAM)

Education

SMSTS

CSCS (Black Card)

First Aid

Job description

We are proud to be working in partnership with a leading regional main contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Build Manager for a £45m flagship commercial development in Leeds.

This is a high-profile scheme comprising a 2-storey, high-spec office building with a complex reinforced concrete basement structure, delivering premium commercial space in a prime city-centre location.

The Company

Our client is a financially robust, well-established construction business with an excellent reputation across the North of England. They deliver projects across commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors, typically ranging from £10m–£60m.

With a strong secured pipeline and consistent repeat business, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Build Manager to play a key leadership role on this landmark project.

The Role

As Senior Build Manager, you will take full responsibility for the delivery of the construction phase, leading multiple Site Managers and operational teams. Reporting to the Project Director, you will oversee build strategy, sequencing, programme management, and quality delivery.

This role requires strong technical capability, particularly around RC frame and basement construction, alongside the ability to drive performance across a large site team.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the construction programme
• Leading and mentoring Site Managers and subcontractors
• Managing build sequencing and logistics strategy
• Driving health & safety culture on site
• Ensuring quality assurance and compliance standards
• Monitoring cost control in collaboration with commercial teams
• Client and consultant liaison at senior level
• Risk management and problem-solving throughout the build phase

About You

We are looking for a confident construction leader with significant experience delivering major commercial projects.

• Proven experience as a Senior Build Manager / Project Lead on £30m+ schemes
• Strong background in reinforced concrete frame and basement packages
• Demonstrated leadership of large site teams
• Track record of delivering projects to programme and quality benchmarks
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), First Aid
• Exposure to high-spec commercial office projects
• Knowledge of sustainable construction standards (e.g. BREEAM)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Performance‑related bonus
• Clear pathway to Project Director level
• Long‑term regional pipeline of secured work

This is an outstanding opportunity to take a leading role on a major commercial development and join a contractor with strong leadership, financial stability, and ambitious growth plans.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply today or contact our construction recruitment team directly.