Senior Site Manager

WATES; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead innovative and technically complex construction projects in Suffolk. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire teams, manage resources, and ensure compliance with safety standards while delivering excellence in project execution. Join a collaborative team that values fresh ideas and supports career growth. With extensive benefits, including competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and generous family leave policies, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Car allowance / Company car

Private Medical

Pension (8% employer contribution)

Health and Wellness programs

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing high-profile construction projects.
• Strong understanding of safety compliance and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project sites to ensure timely completion and quality control.
• Manage resource planning and track works on site.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Risk Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

The Vacancy

Wates is seeking a Senior Site Manager to join our dynamic construction team in Suffolk, leading high-profile, technically complex projects that shape the future.

We’re looking for someone who manages projects with innovation, inspires teams, and delivers excellence. If you are a Senior Project Manager with strong technical expertise and a desire to challenge convention, we want to hear from you.

At Wates, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values fresh ideas and encourages bold thinking. This role is a significant career opportunity.

About the Role

Our Senior Site Managers oversee project sites to ensure timely completion, create budgets, liaise with clients, supervise teams, maintain quality control, and mitigate risks.

As our Senior Site Manager, you will:

1. Ensure compliance with all safety requirements on site.
2. Manage resource planning and track works on site to meet the contract schedule, reporting progress and developing corrective plans as needed.
3. Maintain accurate records of works, including delays or scope changes, and communicate these to relevant team members.
4. Manage the training and competency of operatives on site, both internal and external.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car allowance / Company car (role/grade dependent)
• Travel coverage to sites (subject to HMRC rates)
• Extensive benefits including Private Medical, Pension (8% employer contribution), Health and Wellness programs, 26 days holiday + bank holidays, and more
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

For more about LIFE AT WATES, visit our careers page.

We welcome diverse talent and support ongoing career development. For questions or to discuss opportunities confidentially, contact our In-House Recruitment Team at [e-mail]. We are committed to equality, recognized by awards including gold Investors in People accreditation and Disability Confident status.

This position requires a DBS check at offer stage. For details, see National Security Vetting.

Work for Wates

Wates, a family-owned UK leader in development, building, and property maintenance, has a proud 125+ year legacy. Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by promises to create sustainable, inclusive places, protect the environment, and foster a thriving workforce.

We are recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer, committed to fair recruitment practices regardless of background or history.