Senior Site Manager

P3CL; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for experienced Senior Site Managers to lead high-profile projects in Suffolk. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the construction sector, ensuring compliance with safety standards while managing resources and timelines. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of project financials. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a car allowance and private medical coverage, this position is perfect for those eager to elevate their career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Profit share bonus

Private Medical

Pension 8% employer contribution

26 days holiday entitlement + BH

Learning and Development opportunities

Fully paid maternity leave

Fully paid paternity leave

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee project sites to ensure developments are completed on time.
• Manage training and competency of operatives on site.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Problem-solving

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Interpersonal Abilities

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