Senior Site Manager

Kier Group plc.; Manor Park; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead construction projects in the United Kingdom. You will manage site teams, procurement, installation, and commissioning while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate holds a CSCS card and SMSTS, with proven site management experience in construction and a professional qualification or progress toward CIOB or RICS membership.

Qualifications

• Must hold CSCS card and SMSTS.
• Demonstrable site management experience in construction.
• Professional body membership (CIOB/RICS) or working towards.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, health and safety and planning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate site teams to deliver projects safely, on time and to budget.
• Manage procurement, installation and commissioning activities across projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate resources to meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies and best practices.

Skills

CSCS card

SMSTS certification

Site management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Construction methods knowledge

Education

Professional body membership (CIOB or RICS) or working towards

Job description

Join our Construction team and take the lead on exciting projects valued up to £7m. As a Senior Site Manager, you'll play a vital role in delivering construction projects safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You'll work collaboratively with diverse teams, manage resources effectively, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career with a company that values your wellbeing and professional growth.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Site Manager, you'll be working within the Construction team, supporting them in delivering projects safely, on time, and to budget. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and motivating site teams to ensure safe, efficient project delivery
• Managing procurement, installation, and commissioning activities across your projects
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Planning and coordinating resources to meet project requirements and quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and best practices

• You hold a CSCS card and SMSTS certification
• You have demonstrable experience in a site management role within construction
• You're professionally qualified or working towards membership of a professional body such as CIOB or RICS
• You're an excellent communicator who can influence at all levels and build collaborative relationships
• You have a strong understanding of construction methods, health and safety management, and planning techniques

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.