Senior Site Manager

Job Description

Senior Site Manager (Internals) – Major Education Project | Cardiff | £53m Scheme
Start Date: Approx. 4th August 2025 (potential for earlier)
Duration: 12 months (Freelance / Contract)
Rate: Competitive, DOE
Location: Cardiff

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the internals package on a major new-build education project in Cardiff, valued at £53 million. This is a freelance/contract role starting around early August 2025, with the potential to commence slightly earlier depending on project needs.

The Role:
You will head up the entire internals section of this large-scale build and act as the key point of contact for all internal trades.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for coordinating a sizeable on-site team, including:

1. 1 x Site Manager (reporting to you)
2. General Foreman
3. Finishing Foreman
4. Direct labour force

You’ll also be leading internals meetings, managing the day-to-day programme for fit-out works, and ensuring packages are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

Requirements:

1. Senior Site Manager level experience on major projects (not Site Manager level)
2. Proven experience with Tier 1 contractors
3. Background in education builds is highly advantageous
4. Strong leadership and coordination skills
5. Excellent knowledge of internal trades and sequencing
6. Able to manage a large workforce and liaise effectively with subcontractors and consultants

Project Overview:
This is a flagship education project forming part of a wider schools development programme in the region. A real opportunity to be involved in a high-profile scheme from the critical internals phase onward.

Interested?
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