Senior Site Manager

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ITS Construction Professionals are seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead a £40m new-build theatre project in Telford. The role is freelance/contract with an 18-month programme and an November 2026 start date.

You will oversee packages, coordinate site teams, and drive quality and safety standards on site. The ideal candidate has strong construction knowledge, hands-on leadership, and the ability to drive issue resolution across multiple trades.

Qualifications

• Senior Site Manager experience or readiness to progress.
• Broad construction knowledge across packages and disciplines.
• Strong understanding of quality control and site processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Proactive ownership of packages and issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee allocated construction packages from commencement through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams and construction activities.
• Manage and monitor programme, quality and health and safety standards.
• Identify issues, implement solutions and ensure works are delivered efficiently.
• Coordinate packages including groundworks, piling, demolition and M&E.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Managers and Site Engineer.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure project procedures are followed.

Skills

Site management

Construction knowledge

Quality control

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Senior Site Manager - £40m New-Build Project

Location: Telford

Duration: 18 Months

Start Date: November 2026

Type: Freelance / Contract

ITS Construction Professionals are recruiting for a Senior Site Manager to join a £40m new-build theatre project in Telford, with an 18-month programme and an immediate requirement for the right candidate.

This is an opportunity for either an experienced Senior Site Manager or an ambitious Site Manager ready to step up. The client is looking for an all-round construction professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and a hands-on approach to quality, systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee allocated construction packages from commencement through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams and construction activities.
• Manage and monitor programme, quality and health and safety standards.
• Identify issues, implement solutions and ensure works are delivered efficiently.
• Coordinate packages including groundworks, piling, demolition and M&E.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Managers and Site Engineer.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure project procedures are followed.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Senior Site Manager or a capable Site Manager looking to progress.
• Broad construction knowledge across multiple packages and disciplines.
• Strong understanding of quality control, construction systems and site processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to take ownership of packages and demonstrate a proactive approach to resolving issues.

The Opportunity:

You will join an established site team comprising a Project Manager, Senior Site Manager, two Site Managers and a Site Engineer, delivering a major new-build development.

The client is prioritising the right person for the project, with a strong emphasis on capability, attitude and practical construction knowledge rather than previous employers alone.

The role is offered on a freelance basis in the first instance, with interviews taking place ASAP for a November start.