Senior Site Manager

Morgan Sindall Construction; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead construction projects in Canterbury. This role requires significant experience in managing residential, care, and educational schemes valued between £10 and £40 million. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of construction techniques and client interaction. You will oversee site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while managing direct labor and subcontractors. Join a passionate and dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects in a supportive environment, where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in main contracting market, especially in residential and educational schemes.
• Understanding of construction techniques and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations ensuring adherence to policies and budget.
• Supervise labor and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Ensure health and safety compliance at all times.

Skills

Construction Techniques

Client Interaction Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Project Management

Education

HNC/HND in Construction

CIOB Certification

First Aid Certification

CSCS Certification

CITB 5 Day Training

Temporary Works Training

Job description

Location: Canterbury, Kent
Project Based, with flexibility for occasional remote working

We are looking for an experienced and talented Senior Site Manager to ensure that the construction of the development proceeds efficiently, in accordance with the programme and within the budgeted costs within the Kent Business.

About Morgan Sindall
Morgan Sindall Construction is an Investors in People Platinum employer providing national construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets.

About the role:

1. Manage the site and ensure adherence to all policies, procedures and standards using specified drawings and instructions, within budget and on programmes.
2. Supervise all direct labour as necessary and coordinate the activities of trades and subcontractors involved on the site.
3. Ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to at all times.
4. Provide a reliable, first point of contact service.
5. Implement and monitor all systems and procedures and ensure effective operation.
6. Implement and adhere to appropriate environmental controls.
7. Establish and maintain site set up and welfare facilities.
8. Provide feedback on objectives and training and development needs.
9. Understand customer’s objectives and ensure good communication to the team.
10. Encourage customer feedback and communicate effectively with line managers.
11. Ensure that relevant issues raised at close down meeting are actioned accordingly for future contracts.
12. Communicate on sub-contractor performance to all relevant parties.
13. Invite and encourage use of supplier’s technical knowledge, skills and expertise.
14. Offer assistance in project review of other sites.

Ideally you will have:

Significant experience in the main contracting market with experience of working on Residential/Care/Educational schemes between £10 and £40 million.

Experience of managing client facing interactions.

What are we looking for?

As an experienced Senior Site Manager, you will have a good understanding of construction techniques and a HNC/HND (or equivalent) in construction, CIOB, First Aid, CSCS. Preferably CITB 5 day and Temporary works training.

To thrive in our business, you should share our passion for the project at hand and enjoy working in an inclusive and hardworking team environment.

What can we offer you?

Working in our Kent business, you will be part of a growing and dynamic team of people who are passionate about what they do.

We are Morgan Sindall Construction London and Home Counties Region

Our commitment to our people is as strong as the commitment to our clients.

If you are interested in furthering your career in an inclusive and supportive environment, apply to us today.

Equality Statement

Morgan Sindall Construction seeks to recruit the best person for each of our roles, based on merit alone and free from bias.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our aim is to create a workplace built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.