Senior Site Manager

Smart 4 EPC; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee a £150m new build project in Norwich. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and safety compliance, temporary works management, and logistics. This role offers competitive salary, full package benefits, and opportunities for personal development and growth in a flagship project setting.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Bonus

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Site Manager with a track record on major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of temporary works procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrable leadership in H&S compliance and site logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Temporary Works planning and design interface.
• Manage Health & Safety implementation in line with standards.
• Drive positive safety culture through inductions and audits.
• Develop and execute logistics strategy including access control and material management.
• Liaise with internal teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership in Health & Safety compliance

Temporary Works procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Contractor coordination

Education

SMSTS

CSCS (Black Card)

First Aid certification

Temporary Works Coordinator

NEBOSH or IOSH

Job description

Overview

Senior Site Manager
Main Contractor: Tier 1 (UK-wide presence)
Project Type: Critical Infrastructure - £150m New Build Construction
Salary: Competitive + Full Package (Car Allowance, Pension, Bonus, Healthcare)
Start Date: ASAP / Q4 2025

The Opportunity

A Tier 1 main contractor delivering a high-profile £150m new build construction project in Norwich is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to take ownership of Temporary Works, Health & Safety compliance, and Site Logistics.

This critical infrastructure project demands a forward-thinking, highly organised manager with strong operational experience in complex site environments. You\'ll play a key role in driving site safety, managing temporary works coordination, and ensuring seamless movement and operation across a large-scale, multi-zone site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all Temporary Works planning, design interface, inspection, and sign-off processes
• Manage full Health & Safety implementation on site in line with corporate and legal standards
• Drive a positive safety culture through inductions, toolbox talks, audits, and reporting
• Develop and execute a comprehensive logistics strategy, including:
  • Site access control
  • Material deliveries and storage
  • Crane/lifting plans
  • Welfare setup
  • Traffic and pedestrian management
• Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, safety advisors, and the principal designer
• Maintain key site documentation including permits, RAMS, daily records, logistics plans, and temporary works registers

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Senior Site Manager with a track record on major construction projects (ideally £50m+)
• Strong knowledge of temporary works procedures and regulations (TWCT desirable)
• Demonstrable leadership in H&S compliance, safety culture, and site logistics
• Background in complex or high-risk environments such as infrastructure, healthcare, or large commercial builds
• Excellent communication, organisation, and contractor coordination skills

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS (Black Card minimum)
• First Aid
• Temporary Works Coordinator (preferred)
• NEBOSH or IOSH (advantageous)

What\'s On Offer

Join a flagship Tier 1 contractor delivering one of the East of England\'s most complex new builds

A stable, well-supported role with long-term opportunity in a regional project pipeline

Competitive salary and benefits, with a strong focus on personal development and safety leadership

Apply

To apply or request further information, please send your CV and a short covering note to Casey at (url removed) or call on (phone number removed)