Senior Site Manager

Deverell Smith Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in North London is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee a multi-phase residential development. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in managing large-scale projects. The role includes a competitive salary of up to £85,000, a car allowance, and an annual bonus, with opportunities for career advancement into project management.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale residential or mixed-use developments.
• Ability to read drawings and ensure build quality.
• Leadership skills to guide multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for delivering multiple residential blocks.
• Oversee Block Managers and support their teams.
• Monitor progress against programme targets and budgets.

Skills

Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager

Strong technical and construction knowledge

Excellent organisational and leadership skills

Understanding of programme management

Education

SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certifications

Job description

Senior Site Manager - Large-Scale Multi-Phase Residential Development (North London)

Salary: Up to 85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Location: North London

We're seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join the delivery team on a flagship multi-phase residential scheme in North London. Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager, you'll take day-to-day responsibility for leading site operations across several blocks, managing a team of Block Managers and Assistant Site Managers to ensure quality, programme, and safety standards are achieved.

The Role

• Take full responsibility for the delivery of multiple residential blocks within a major live project.
• Oversee and support a team of Block Managers and their Assistants, ensuring smooth coordination across all site activities.
• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager and wider project team to monitor progress against programme targets and budgets.
• Drive quality assurance, compliance, and health & safety standards at every stage of construction.
• Manage subcontractors, sequencing and logistics on a busy, multi-phase site.
• Lead progress meetings, provide regular reporting and proactively identify risks or delays.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments (ideally RC frame).
• Strong technical and construction knowledge, with the ability to read drawings, spot issues early and ensure build quality.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills – able to motivate and guide multiple teams on a complex, high-value project.
• A solid understanding of programme management, sequencing and project planning.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certifications are essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to 85k
• Car allowance and annual bonus
• Opportunity to work on a landmark scheme with a leading developer / main contractor
• Career progression into Project Management for the right individual

If you're an experienced Senior Site Manager ready to take ownership of a major residential development and lead a talented on-site team, we'd love to hear from you.