Senior Site Manager

Sphere Solutions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead a high-value construction project. You will oversee day-to-day on-site operations, coordinate multiple work packages, and manage subcontractors to ensure milestones are met, while maintaining safety, quality and programme adherence.

The role requires proven senior site leadership on large-scale projects and the ability to collaborate with design teams and project management to deliver this major development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or Senior Construction Manager in construction.
• Experience delivering large-scale, complex projects (commercial, leisure, or entertainment).
• Strong knowledge of construction programmes, subcontractor management, health and safety, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations and coordinate multiple work packages.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and trade contractors to achieve milestones.
• Monitor programme performance and implement solutions to prevent delays.

Skills

Senior site leadership

Construction project management

Subcontractor management

Health and safety

Job description

SENIOR SITE MANAGER

Role: Senior Site Manager / Senior Construction Manager

Location: Cardiff

Sector: Construction / Major Projects

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Site Based

A leading construction contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager / Senior Construction Manager to join a major, high-value construction project in Cardiff, with a project value of approximately £300 million.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and coordinating day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with the project programme
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and trade contractors to maintain progress and achieve key milestones
• Monitoring programme performance, identifying potential delays and implementing solutions to keep works on track
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality control and environmental compliance across the site
• Coordinating site activities with the wider project management team, design teams and other stakeholders
• Monitoring workmanship, inspections and quality documentation to ensure works meet project specifications
• Reporting on progress, resolving site issues and supporting the successful delivery of this major development

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager, Senior Construction Manager or in a similar senior site leadership role within the construction industry
• Experience delivering large-scale, complex construction projects, ideally within the commercial, leisure or entertainment sectors
• Strong knowledge of construction programmes, subcontractor management, health and safety, and quality assurance
• A confident and organised leader with the ability to coordinate multiple work packages, manage site teams and drive project delivery

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background