Senior Site Manager

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

Job summary

A top recruitment platform is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a landmark redevelopment project in Milton Keynes. The role requires proven experience in managing large construction projects with a collaborative approach. Responsibilities include overseeing site operations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers genuine variety and responsibility in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on large redevelopment projects.
• Versatile technical understanding across internals, frame & envelope, and groundworks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in site delivery.
• Oversee site operations and manage subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership and communication

Technical background in construction

Ability to manage subcontractors

Agility and adaptability

Collaborative approach

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-pound project involves 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

Responsibilities

• 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.