Senior Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a landmark mixed-use redevelopment in Milton Keynes. This role entails hands-on support to the Project Manager, overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in similar projects with strong leadership and communication skills. Apply for the opportunity to be part of a significant redevelopment scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential or mixed-use projects.
• Strong ability to lead subcontractors and drive performance.
• A well-rounded technical background across all phases of construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate work packages.
• Monitor project progress and report risks to the Project Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Project Management

Job description

Overview

Senior Site Manager - Landmark Mixed-Use Redevelopment (Milton Keynes)

Our client is seeking a skilled Site Manager to support the Project Manager on a major redevelopment scheme in the Midlands. This £multi-million project involves the redevelopment, including demolition and delivery of a 20-storey mixed-use development comprising:

• Up to 355 residential units (a mix of market and affordable homes).
• Flexible commercial and workspace uses across the lower floors.
• Landscaping, amenity spaces, parking, access roads, and associated infrastructure.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will play a key supporting role to the Project Manager, ensuring smooth delivery across all phases of construction. This is a hands-on, varied role in which flexibility and breadth of experience are essential.

• Support day-to-day site operations across key work packages, including groundworks, frame, envelope, and internals.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors to ensure quality, safety, and programme targets are met.
• Monitor progress and report to the Project Manager, highlighting risks and proposing solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and site regulations.
• Work collaboratively within a lean management team, supporting wherever needed.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager (or Senior Site Manager) on residential-led or mixed-use projects of similar scale.
• A well-rounded technical background, ideally with exposure to internals, frame & envelope, and groundworks.
• While most candidates will have stronger expertise in some areas, a general understanding across all packages is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to drive performance from subcontractors.
• Agile and adaptable, comfortable stepping in to support different aspects of delivery as needed.
• A collaborative approach, aligned with a lean management structure.

Why Apply

• Be part of a landmark redevelopment scheme in the Milton Keynes.
• Work in a role with genuine variety and responsibility.