Senior Site Manager

Blayze Group; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager for a new build school project in Hemel Hempstead. You will oversee all construction phases from groundwork through to completion. The ideal candidate should have a construction-related degree and proven experience with a Tier 1 contractor. This role offers a strong salary, car allowance, and an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality education projects.

Benefits

Basic salary to £75k DOE

Car allowance to £5k

Bonus

Pension

Health care

Qualifications

• Proven experience with a Tier 1 contractor or developer.
• Broad site management experience across all build stages.
• Strong planning, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the site through all phases.
• Manage works to a structured process while maintaining high standards.
• Oversee groundwork, structure, internal fit‑out, and completion.

Skills

Planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Overview

We're working with a leading main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager for a new build school project in the Hemel Hempstead area.

The scheme is at a very early stage, currently progressing through demolition and landscaping works, and will move into new build construction in the coming months. We're looking for an all-rounder who can take ownership of the site through all phases – from groundwork and structure through to internal fit‑out and completion.

The ideal candidate will hold a construction‑related degree and have a proven track record working with a Tier 1 main contractor or developer. You'll be proactive, well‑organised, and capable of planning, programming, and managing works to a structured process while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of future work and a commitment to delivering high‑quality education projects.

Requirements

• Construction‑related degree (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience with a Tier 1 contractor or developer
• Broad site management experience across all build stages
• Strong planning, leadership, and communication skills

On Offer

• Basic salary to 75k DOE
• Car allowance to 5k
• Bonus
• Pension
• Health care