Senior Site Manager

Linsco; Derby; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteer days

Pension contribution

Employee medical cover

Job summary

Linsco advertises a Senior Site Manager opportunity for the East Midlands, covering Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The role demands hands-on leadership to deliver a diverse range of projects across public sector, commercial, industrial and brownfield sites.

Salary up to £65,000 plus a car allowance of c£5,000; 25 days leave, pension, healthcare and career development are offered. Projects are typically within an hour of regional offices, with strong long-term prospects.

Qualifications

• Not explicitly provided in the HTML.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of construction projects.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate site logistics, labour, materials and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor programme progress and proactively identify and resolve construction, technical and operational issues.
• Liaise closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, clients, consultants and design teams.
• Maintain strong Health & Safety standards and ensure compliance with company procedures and legislation.
• Conduct regular site inspections, quality checks and progress reviews.
• Ensure all site records, documentation and reporting requirements are maintained accurately.
• Manage and coordinate multiple trades and work packages throughout the construction process.
• Provide strong leadership on site, promoting a positive culture centred around safety, quality and teamwork.
• Support the wider project team with programme planning, commercial awareness and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Communication

Organisation

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Construction qualification/NVQ

Job description

Senior Site Manager

Location: East Midlands - Derby / Nottingham

Salary: Up to £65,000 p/a (dependent on experience)

Additional: c£5,000 car allowance

Job Type: Full-time - Permanent

Are you an experienced Senior Site Manager looking for a long‑term opportunity with a well‑established construction contractor delivering a diverse range of projects across the East Midlands?

We have an exciting opportunity with our client, a respected construction contractor, who is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their regional team, overseeing the delivery of a variety of projects across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.

The business delivers a diverse portfolio of work, including public sector projects for local authorities, school construction and refurbishment schemes, commercial developments, industrial and logistics hubs, and brownfield developments. Projects are typically located within approximately one hour of the company's regional offices, providing excellent local coverage and a strong work‑life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager or Senior Site Manager looking to join an established contractor with a strong regional presence, a varied project portfolio and genuine long‑term career prospects.

Key Duties:

• Take overall responsibility for the day‑to‑day management and delivery of construction projects.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate site logistics, labour, materials and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor programme progress and proactively identify and resolve construction, technical and operational issues.
• Liaise closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, clients, consultants and design teams.
• Maintain strong Health & Safety standards and ensure compliance with company procedures and legislation.
• Conduct regular site inspections, quality checks and progress reviews.
• Ensure all site records, documentation and reporting requirements are maintained accurately.
• Manage and coordinate multiple trades and work packages throughout the construction process.
• Provide strong leadership on site, promoting a positive culture centred around safety, quality and teamwork.
• Support the wider project team with programme planning, commercial awareness and project delivery.

Requirements:

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid at Work
• Relevant construction qualification/NVQ
• Experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager working on public sector, local authority or live environment projects as well as experience across commercial, industrial, logistics or brownfield developments.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness and site compliance knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve issues effectively.
• Commercial awareness and a good understanding of project cost and programme implications.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What They Offer:

• Salary up to £65,000, dependent on experience
• c£5,000 car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Employer pension contribution, typically 5%
• Employee medical cover
• Predominantly local projects, typically within one hour of the regional offices.
• Long-term career prospects with a respected and established construction contractor.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence