Senior Site Manager

RG Setsquare; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Senior Site Manager for an extended NHS project in London. This role involves leading a team, managing high-value projects, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in construction and exceptional leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects between £3 million to £10 million.
• Background with a Top Tier Contractor.
• Demonstrated client-facing record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery and team leadership.
• Manage health and safety compliance on site.
• Control work schedules, logistics, and subcontractor coordination.

Skills

Project leadership

Effective communication

Health and safety management

Technical acumen

Financial acumen

Job description

My client, a well-run Blue Chip Building Contractor, is looking for a Senior Site Manager to work on an 8-year NHS project. The Senior Site Manager will be responsible for the delivery of the project, must be an effective communicator, and be able to successfully lead a small team. Please note that this is a long-term career opportunity to work on a 10-year framework.

The desired Senior Site Manager must have the following:

1. Experience of running projects from 3 million to 10 million
2. Top Tier Contractor background
3. A record of being client-facing
4. Project leadership qualities and exceptional soft skills
5. Strong health and safety awareness and management
6. Strong technical and financial acumen

Controlling all aspects of H&S on site, your key responsibilities will include programming work schedules and monitoring building progress, ensuring compliance with regulations and cost limitations. You will manage site inductions, method statements, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and permits to work. Your remit will also include logistics planning, plant and labour resources management, as well as progress meetings with the site team and subcontractors. Ideally, you will have some previous exposure to government-funded construction projects.

Profile:

To be considered, you must have a strong construction background and have previously worked for a quality contractor. You must be able to demonstrate a strong track record in delivering high-profile projects.

Please apply here to be considered for the role.

RG Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.