Senior Site Manager - Permanent Installation

Page No Longer Active; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Page No Longer Active is seeking a Senior Site Manager located in South Kirkby, England. This role is critical in leading onsite technical teams to deliver successful project installations. The Senior Site Manager will oversee daily operations, including team coordination, client communication, and ensuring safety compliance on-site.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and over 10 years of experience in managing large-scale projects. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as well as a willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading large-scale, complex project installations.
• Proven experience managing and developing onsite technical teams.
• Strong understanding of automation hardware, software, and TAIT systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stand up, toolbox talks, and wrap up meetings.
• Manage local accommodations and logistics in accordance with project budget.
• Ensure risk assessments and safety reporting are completed and maintained.

Skills

Leadership and management

Communication

Team development

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Automation systems

Construction management tools

Job description

Position Purpose

TAIT’s onsite technical teams are a core part of delivering best‑in‑class solutions to clients worldwide, ensuring high‑quality system installation and execution in complex environments. The Senior Site Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving successful project delivery by balancing strategic objectives with day‑to‑day operational execution.

As the senior leader of onsite technical teams, the Senior Site Manager is responsible not only for daily coordination of onsite activities, reporting, and issue resolution, but also for providing strategic direction, developing site management best practices, and building a high‑performing, scalable team culture. Success in this role is measured by consistent project performance against schedule and margin, strong client relationships, and the development and engagement of onsite teams.

Essential Responsibilities

• An essential team member in the development and implementation of the Site Manager position with TAIT
• Accountable for the development of best practices with Site Management
• Provide direct leadership, management, and coaching to Site Managers and Supervisors.
• Build strong, motivated teams through effective communication, feedback, and performance management.
• Support onboarding, development, and succession planning for onsite roles.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, inclusion, and psychological safety.
• Actively promote engagement, wellbeing, and professional growth within onsite teams.
• Site Leadership & Coordination
• Lead daily stand up, toolbox talks, and wrap up meetings ensuring all team members are aligned on project status and direction
• Serve as the primary onsite liaison with clients, subcontractors, vendors, local authorities, and site owners.
• Ensures all subcontractors & vendors meet all contractual, quality, and safety obligations.
• Create a unified, productive, and high-performance work environment.
• Manage local accommodations and logistics in accordance with project budget and applicable local laws and culture that may be relevant to visiting workers.
• Update and maintain technical and team schedules in coordination with project leadership.
• Accountable for managing team’s and contractor’s hours to prevent project overages.
• Maintain consistent and accurate reporting on site progress, financial and overall project risks and mitigations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a conduit to TAIT operational leadership, providing timely escalation of issues and updates on schedule deviations, scope creep, or budgetary risks.
• Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring risk assessments, JSAs, and safety reporting are completed and maintained
• Conducts and maintains risk assessments, JSAs, and reporting on safety violations to ensure a culture of proactive safety management.
• Maintains safe working practices onsite for teams ensuring compliance with all applicable QHSE regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 10+ years leading large‑scale, complex project installations
• Proven experience managing and developing onsite technical teamsStrong leadership and communication skills with multi‑national and multi‑lingual teams
• Strong understanding of automation hardware, software, and TAIT systems
• Familiarity with ship build and/or general construction project environments
• Health and safety qualifications (SMSTS, NEBOSH, CSCS) are an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally and work extended period onsite on shipyards and construction sites
• Adaptable to shifting schedules, priorities, and cultural differences

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift or move 50 lbs.
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pull or push 50 lbs.
• Must be able to reach overhead
• Must be able to work in small, sometimes awkward spaces and positions