Senior Site Manager

P3CL; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Senior Site Managers to lead high-profile construction projects in Suffolk. In this role, you will oversee project sites, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing resources, and maintaining quality control. If you're passionate about the construction industry and ready to challenge the status quo, this is your chance to elevate your career. The position offers competitive benefits, including a car allowance, private medical, and generous family leave policies, making it an excellent opportunity for growth and development.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Profit share bonus

Travel covered to sites

Private Medical

Pension 8% employer contribution

26 days holiday entitlement + BH

Learning and Development opportunities

26 weeks fully paid maternity leave

12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior site management within construction.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and plans.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing project sites to ensure timely completion.
• Creating budgets and liaising with clients.

Skills

Site Management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS (black card)

First Aid certifications

Job description

Senior Site Manager - SUFFOLK

We are seeking a number of experienced Senior Site Managers to join our prestigious tier 1 client working on a high profile and technically complex project in the Suffolk area.

If you are passionate about the construction industry with proven skills and looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing project sites to ensure developments are completed on time. Creating budgets, liaising with clients, and supervising teams whilst maintaining quality control procedures and mitigating risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with all safety requirements on site
• Undertaking the resource management and tracking of works on site to achieve the contract programme. Reporting on progress and developing corrective plans to stay on course
• Maintaining accurate records of works on site, incorporating any delays to progress or changes to scope and ensuring these are elevated to the Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager expediently.
• Manage the training and competency of operatives on site, both internal and external.

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Extensive experience in a senior site management role within the construction industry
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management or Equivalent
• Demonstrable experience of delivering large scale complex construction projects
• SMSTS, CSCS (black card), and First Aid certifications (essential)
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project financials
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and plans

Desirable:

• Degree in Construction Management or related field

Benefits:

- Competitive Salary (DOE)

- Car Allowance

- Profit share bonus

- Travel covered to sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)

- Private Medical

- Pension 8% employer contribution

- 26 days holiday entitlement + BH

- Learning and Development opportunities

- Industry leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity