Senior Site Manager - Lead High-Value Construction Projects

Ivy Resource Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life insurance

Employee dividend

Company bonus scheme

Uniform (including PPE)

Staying away allowances

Overtime rates

Referral scheme

Job summary

Ivy Resource Group is seeking an Experienced Site Manager to lead major projects on-site in the Oxford region. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and materials, and drive progress while maintaining safety, quality and budget controls.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to interpret drawings and programmes for timely delivery of high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large or complex construction projects from start to completion.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge including RAMS, inductions, toolbox talks and inspections.
• Able to keep projects on programme and within budget.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with clients and teams.
• Confident reading and interpreting construction drawings and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of construction sites and progress according to programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, suppliers and site operatives.
• Plan and organise site activities, labour, materials and plant.
• Monitor progress against the programme and address delays or issues.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety legislation and site rules.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and safety inspections.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship and resolve defects.
• Liaise with project managers, quantity surveyors, architects, engineers, clients and consultants.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Manage deliveries and keep accurate site records and progress reports.
• Coordinate commissioning, snagging and handover when nearing completion.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Budget awareness

Planning & organising

Job description

Ivy Resource Group is seeking an Experienced Site Manager to lead major projects on-site in the Oxford region. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and materials, and drive progress while maintaining safety, quality and budget controls.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to interpret drawings and programmes for timely delivery of high-value projects.