Senior Site Manager

B&B Construction Recruitment Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee critical construction work within a live warehouse environment for a 24-week contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site activities, ensuring safety compliance, and liaising with clients. Required qualifications include SMSTS and CSCS certifications, with demonstrated experience in high-risk construction settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-risk works within active industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of structural steel installation and electrical coordination.
• Excellent skills in client communication and site management.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site activities and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee the installation of fire-rated walls and structures.

Skills

Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager in a live operational environment

Strong understanding of fire-rated construction

Excellent client-facing and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), First Aid at Work

Job description

Overview

About the Role: We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee a critical construction package within a live, operational warehouse environment. This is a 24-week contract role, requiring strong leadership, client liaison skills, and a solid background in managing high-risk works within active industrial facilities. The project involves the construction of fire-rated partition walls, electrical installations, and the erection of steel structures, all within a fully functional logistics operation. The successful candidate will take full site responsibility, coordinating subcontractors, managing health & safety, and ensuring seamless communication with the client and internal project teams.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site activities and subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards within a live warehouse environment
• Oversee the installation of fire-rated walls, steel structures, and electrical works
• Maintain progress in line with the project programme and quality standards
• Act as the primary client interface on site, providing regular updates and managing expectations
• Coordinate closely with warehouse operations to minimise disruption to ongoing activities
• Lead site meetings and manage daily reporting, toolbox talks, and RAMS

Requirements

• Essential — Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager in a live operational environment (ideally warehousing, logistics, or industrial)
• Essential — Strong understanding of fire-rated construction, structural steel installation, and electrical coordination
• Essential — SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), First Aid at Work
• Essential — Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Essential — Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple trades on-site
• Essential — Competence in interpreting drawings and construction programmes

Desirable

• Previous experience in high-risk or restricted access working environments
• Knowledge of warehouse fire safety systems and industrial M&E integration