Senior Site Manager

Brown & Wills Recruitment Ltd; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a new commercial project in Northallerton. In this role, you will lead the site management team, ensuring operational efficiency and quality control. The ideal candidate has a proven background in commercial construction, specifically on high-rise buildings, and holds relevant safety and management certifications. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle the pressures of a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Senior Site Management within commercial construction.
• Strong skills in process management.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery team for a commercial project.
• Manage sub-contractors and maintain quality standards.
• Report daily performance to Senior Management.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Process management

IT skills

Education

HNC / HND qualification

Tools

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

CSCS certification

Job description

An excellent opportunity is available for a Senior Site Manager to provide key leadership for a project delivery team on a new build commercial project in the Northallerton area, the position will be to join a Tier 1 main contracting business with strong regional bias and good pipeline of work.

The role will have primarily responsible for the day-to‑day operational management of the Site Management / Supervisory team, and control sub‑contractor activity across the project, working closely with an onsite PM.

Key duties / responsibilities are as follows;

• Provide leadership, direction, and support of the operational delivery team.
• Liaise and manage sub‑contractors on site as required
• Report directly to the Senior Management team on daily performance, as well as being proactive on delivery issues as they arise.
• Able to deal with tough negotiations and the pressure of a fast pace environment.
• Ensuring company HS&E and quality standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented, and adhered to at all times.
• Quality management - ensuring high standards of quality are achieved, addressing any issues with sub‑contractors / trades.
• Client management / liaison.

To be considered for this role you should fit the following criteria;

• Have a proven track record operating in a Senior Site Management position within the commercial build sector, ideally on high‑rise building construction.
• Strong on process management.
• Qualified to a minimum of HNC / HND level.
• Hold valid SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS certification.
• Strong IT / paperwork skills.
• Good communication skills.

If you would like to progress your application further please send an up to date CV detailing your career history to date, and I will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.