Senior Site Manager

Watkin Jones PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Cash paid health plan

Life insurance

Company car or allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

Watkin Jones PLC is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead refurbishment and regeneration projects. You will work with the Contracts Manager within the building improvements division, delivering projects safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

You will chair site meetings, review drawings and programmes, monitor progress and waste, and mentor site staff. The role involves planning, site strategy, and taking ownership of delegated responsibilities to ensure

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of site operations and health and safety practices.
• Mentor and support site-based staff; lead on-site teams.
• Experience supervising subcontractors or working as Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, programme adherence and high quality.
• Chair and contribute to site meetings; coordinate across trades.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction programmes; monitor progress and resource use.
• Plan and contribute to project strategy; mentor staff and take ownership of delegated responsibilities.

Skills

Site operations

Leadership

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

NVQ/Apprenticeship/HNC (Level 3/4)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Watkin Jones, we're excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join our team, leading the delivery of refurbishment and regeneration projects.

Working with the Contracts Manager within our growing building improvements and refresh division, providing the chance to play a significant part in the successful delivery of high-quality developments while helping drive the continued growth of this expanding area of our business.

As Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and to the highest quality standards. You'll provide strong leadership on-site, overseeing subcontractors, coordinating works across multiple trades, and maintaining a proactive approach to programme management and problem solving.

Working closely with the Contracts Manager, Quantity Surveyor, and wider project team, you'll lead site coordination activities, communicate clear expectations, and ensure all work is carried out in line with project requirements, company standards, and health and safety regulations. You will also chair and contribute to site meetings, driving collaboration and ensuring project objectives are achieved.

A key aspect of the role will be reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and construction programmes to ensure effective delivery and efficient use of resources. You'll monitor progress, control quality, minimise waste, and identify opportunities to improve site performance throughout the construction lifecycle.

As a senior member of the delivery team, you'll also mentor and support site-based staff, contribute to planning and project strategy, and take ownership of specific responsibilities delegated by senior management, helping to ensure the successful completion of every development.

About You

You’ll have solid experience in a construction or development setting, with strong knowledge of site operations and health and safety practices. You must valid SMSTS and CSCS certifications, a First Aid qualification, and a Level 3 or 4 qualification such as an NVQ, Apprenticeship, or HNC in a relevant field. You’re confident reviewing construction drawings and comfortable using Microsoft Office applications. A reliable team player, you work collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes and may already have experience supervising subcontractors or working in roles such as Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager. Additional training in site safety or tools would be beneficial.

What We Offer:

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we offer:

Rewards:

Discretionary annual bonus, cash paid health plan, life insurance, and more.

Professional Growth:

A pivotal role within a forward-thinking organisation and the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.

Work-Life Balance:

25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile approach to work and discounted gym memberships.

Benefits:

Company car or allowance, exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.

About Us:

Watkin Jones was established in 1791 and has been building homes since 1927. More recently, we listed on the AIM market in 2016 with a market cap of £255m (current market cap c. £550m). In FY2020 we generated gross revenue of £354m and a Gross Profit of £75.9m. Our position in the market is based on a 'capital light' model, where we typically work with institutional forward funders.

Watkin Jones' success to date has been based on our emphasis on building relationships of trust, our customer focus and our forward-thinking structure. Our intention is to create the future of living, which to us means high quality rental homes, community focus and sustainably driven development.

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