Senior Site Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in Cambridge seeks an experienced Senior Site Manager for a £50m+ project. Responsibilities include managing site functions, ensuring high-quality builds, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and a CSCS Card, with experience in similar roles essential. This permanent position offers a salary of £60k-£65k plus benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Car or allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Site Manager or Package Manager position.
• Exceptional track record for delivering sites on time.
• Experience managing external packages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage site functions including health & safety and programming.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers as a mentor.
• Deliver a high-quality build with low defects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Health & safety management

Education

Degree in Construction Management

NVQ Level 6 or above

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Site Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c£60k-£65k basic plus competitive package including car or allowance, healthcare, pension, and bonus.

Company & Project

Apple Technical Recruitment are working with a successful Main Contractor in Cambridge who are recruiting for an ambitious Senior Site Manager to join their business on a c£50m+ project in the centre of Cambridge. The business offers an employee-focused environment with a long-term stable history and many senior staff members having long tenures with the company. The role involves working on a large scheme across multiple phases, including external packages and a brickwork facade.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Senior Site Manager will take responsibility for managing all site management functions across key packages on the project, including health & safety, short-term programming and progress monitoring for subcontractors, and delivering a high-quality build with low defects. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the Site Manager will liaise with the client and long-term suppliers, and act as a mentor to junior team members.

Due to the size of the project and the level of responsibility, the business is seeking a candidate with experience working for a Main Contractor in a comparable role.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held a Site Manager or Package Manager position with a Main Contractor on projects valued at c£20m+.
• Exceptional track record for delivering sites on time and to a high standard of finish.
• Previous experience managing external packages would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous Roles: Assistant Site Manager OR Construction Manager OR Site Manager OR Senior Site Manager OR Package Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Construction Management, NVQ Level 6 or above, or another comparable qualification/trade background and associated qualification.
CSCS Card - Essential.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior Site Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV to Jess Quinn. Your CV will be reviewed, and you will be contacted within 48 hours if it is of interest.

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