Senior Site Manager — Lead Large-Scale Construction

NRL Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking a Senior Site Manager to take responsibility for on-site leadership of a major Newcastle construction development. The role demands hands-on leadership, rigorous safety standards, and delivery to programme and quality benchmarks.

You will manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners, ensure health and safety compliance, monitor progress, and maintain clear reporting to clients and project management.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager in the construction sector
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale projects to safety, quality, and time standards
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of health, safety, and regulatory compliance standards
• Competent in site management systems and relevant IT tools

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all site activities to ensure compliance with programme, cost, and quality objectives
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners to deliver a safe and productive workplace
• Ensure full adherence to health and safety regulations, implementing best practices on site
• Monitor progress and resolve issues quickly to keep the project on track
• Maintain accurate reporting and communication channels between the site, project management, and clients
• Drive quality control, inspections, and compliance checks to achieve required specifications
• Support the mentoring and development of site-based staff to maintain high performance

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Project delivery

Job description

NRL Recruitment is seeking a Senior Site Manager to take responsibility for on-site leadership of a major Newcastle construction development. The role demands hands-on leadership, rigorous safety standards, and delivery to programme and quality benchmarks.

You will manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners, ensure health and safety compliance, monitor progress, and maintain clear reporting to clients and project management.