Senior Site Manager / Project Manager

Deverell Smith Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established developer in London is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager/Project Manager. The role involves overseeing site operations for a high-rise residential scheme, managing logistics, and ensuring quality delivery. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background and a proven track record in managing complex urban projects. Competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000 plus package.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering major residential or mixed-use schemes in London.
• Strong technical knowledge across RC frame, externals and façade.
• Collaborative, hands-on leader who can motivate and support their team.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site activities, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery.
• Leading subcontractors through groundworks, RC frame, externals and façade phases.
• Supporting the Project Director in planning, programming and reporting.
• Coordinating design information and managing technical interfaces.
• Maintaining strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Site management

Logistics management

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid qualification

Job description

We're working with a well-established developer on a high-rise residential scheme in London, now moving into the construction phase. We're looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to join the delivery team as No.2 on site, reporting directly to the Project Director.

This is a position for someone who is strongest in the early and technically challenging stages of a build. The successful candidate will take ownership of site operations through groundworks, RC frame, externals and fa ade delivery, overseeing a dedicated site team and working closely with design, commercial and planning functions to drive programme and quality.

Key responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of site activities, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery.
• Leading subcontractors through groundworks, RC frame, externals and fa ade phases.
• Supporting the Project Director in planning, programming and reporting.
• Coordinating design information and managing technical interfaces.
• Maintaining strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.

About you:

• Proven track record delivering major residential or mixed-use schemes in London.
• Strong technical knowledge across RC frame, externals and fa ade.
• Confident managing complex logistics and tight urban sites.
• Collaborative, hands-on leader who can motivate and support their team.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualified.

Start: Jan 2026

Location: Central London

Salary: 80,000 - 90,000 plus package

To apply or find out more, please get in touch in confidence.