Senior Site Manager

Think Recruitment; Colne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking a Senior Site Manager for an anaerobic digestion project near Cambridge. You will oversee the civils works, concrete tanks and yard areas, and drive delivery to meet milestones.

The role involves managing subcontractors and site teams, with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and programme control for long‑term development across multiple plants.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Site Manager for civils/concrete projects.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale concrete works and schedules.
• Proven track record coordinating subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong focus on health & safety, quality and programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the anaerobic digestion site and drive it to completion.
• Manage day-to-day delivery, site teams and subcontractors on site.
• Ensure safety, quality, and timely progression against programme.

Skills

Site management

Civils / concrete background

Large-scale concrete works

Subcontractor coordination

Health & safety

Programme management

Job description

Senior Site Manager - Anaerobic Digestion Plant

Location: Near Cambridge

Rate: £300-£320 per day

Role: Senior Site Manager

Sector: Civils / Anaerobic Digestion

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join an anaerobic digestion project near Cambridge.

The project involves completing an AD plant, including large concrete tanks, concrete structures and extensive concrete yard works.

The client has 15 plants planned over the next 7 years, so there is strong potential for ongoing work for the right person.

What we're looking for

• Experienced Senior Site Manager with a strong civils / concrete background
• Experience managing large-scale concrete works
• Confident managing subcontractors, site teams and day-to-day delivery
• Able to take ownership of the site and drive the project through to completion
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality and programme
• Industrial, infrastructure, energy or similar project experience would be beneficial

Project

• Anaerobic digestion plant
• Large concrete tanks and structures
• Extensive concrete yard works
• Based near Cambridge
• Long-term pipeline with 15 plants planned over 7 years