Senior Site Manager

Involve Recruitment; Milford Haven; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Site Manager in Milford Haven, Wales. This role requires overseeing projects valued at over £5 million, managing teams and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills and experience in construction processes. Applicants should be commutable to areas within West Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience leading schemes valued at £5+ million.
• Manage onsite personnel and encourage collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of industry compliance and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full delivery of development from early-stage to handover.
• Coordinate workforce and manage material requirements.
• Conduct inspections and monitor project budgets.

Skills

Strong background in structured build schedules

Proven leadership capability

Clear communication skills

Ability to manage a busy workload

Broad understanding of construction processes

Education

Valid SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications

Full UK driving licence

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Involve Recruitment are in search of a Senior Site Manager for our client an established Construction contractor with upcoming schemes in West Wales. Our client’s project portfolio contains both commercial and residential projects.

If you are an experienced Site Manager/Project Manager or Senior Site Manager with experience leading schemes valued £5+ million in these sectors, please send an up‑to‑date CV.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will oversee the full delivery of a designated development—from early‑stage works through to final handover—ensuring deadlines, safety standards, quality benchmarks, and cost controls are consistently met.

Requirements

• Strong background working within structured build schedules, confidently handling shifting priorities and operational deadlines.
• A history of achieving weekly objectives by effectively organising onsite personnel and encouraging a collaborative, solution‑focused culture.
• Clear and confident communication skills, especially when providing detailed instructions or ensuring adherence to standards.
• Proven leadership capability, with the confidence to make assertive decisions and drive best practice across site activities.
• Ability to manage a busy workload, assess competing demands, and resolve issues quickly and logically.
• Broad understanding of construction and residential development processes, including relevant legislative and industry frameworks such as Building Regulations, H&S compliance, and warranty provider standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold strict compliance with company safety procedures, statutory regulations, and quality expectations throughout the site.
• Coordinate the workforce and schedule trade activities to maintain momentum and hit programme milestones.
• Manage material requirements efficiently—keeping stock lean but sufficient to support smooth progress.
• Ensure all construction phases meet or exceed required technical standards, build specifications, and best‑practice guidelines.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and quality checks, addressing issues promptly to avoid delays, rework, or additional cost.
• Monitor expenditure and production outputs to maintain alignment with project budgets.
• Attend inspections with local authority representatives and implement any necessary corrective actions.
• Deliver onsite briefings such as toolbox talks to reinforce safety culture and operational clarity.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to support uninterrupted progress across the development.
• Maintain high levels of site presentation to reflect company standards and expectations.
• Demonstrate exemplary behaviour in terms of safety, organisation, professionalism, and quality of workmanship.

Education, Experience & Professional Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of compliance requirements, building safety legislation, and industry standards.
• Competence in digital programming tools such as MS Project and Excel.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
• Full UK driving licence.

We will only be considering candidates commutable to areas within West Wales.