Senior Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term freelance work

Potential for a permanent role

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in the UK is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a £65m new build and commercial fit-out on a large I&L project in Braintree, Essex. You will drive external works through to fit-out, coordinating groundworks, steel frame, cladding, roofing and window installation.

You will manage subcontractors, ensure on-time delivery, budget control, and regular client liaison with safety and quality standards; SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid required; driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• CSCS Gold required for site access.
• SMSTS qualification required for site management.
• First Aid at Work certification is mandatory.
• Valid driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project is completed on time, within budget and to high safety standards.
• Liaise with client and provide regular updates.
• Progress reporting to on-site Senior Project Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure duties meet quality standards.
• Manage day-to-day on-site operations.
• Improve processes to reduce turnaround times and enhance service quality.
• Develop progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot issues.
• Update and manage the programme using specialist software.

Skills

CSCS Gold

SMSTS

First Aid at work

Driving license

Job description

Reference: SSM 1610_1792145911
Posted: October 16, 2026

Safe to say the market has definitely picked up, and it has led me to recruit for a Senior Site Manager for a large I&L project based in Braintree, Essex. It's a £65m new build scheme.

The interview process will be next week with a ASAP, happy to wait notice periods for the right candidate as it is a long term position.

About the role:

The project started around mid April and only early works has been done so far, we need someone to take the project from external works through to the fit out. The project requires a commercial fit out as well as the new build steel frame. Packages also include, groundworks, steel frame, cladding, roofing, window installation and full fit out.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality and safety standards
• Key liaison with Client, ensuring Client is regularly updated
• Regular progress reporting to the on site Senior Project Manager
• Effective management and co-ordination of subcontractors and ensure all personnel on site conduct their duties to the highest standards.
• Manage day to day operational duties
• Continually improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Develop and deliver progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas
• Update and manage the programme using a specialist software

Requirements:

• CSCS min Gold
• SMSTS
• First Aid at work
• Driving license

What we offer:

• Long term freelance work
• Potential for a permanent role dependent on performance