Senior Site Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the site team and oversee day-to-day activities on a live, high-value construction project. This role requires a strong leader who can take ownership of planning, quality, health & safety, and the coordination of works on site.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will play a key role in mapping out works to ensure delivery in a safe, efficient, and well-coordinated manner.

Salary & Package

Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience

Car allowance or Company Vehicle

26 holidays + bank holidays
Business Travel Expenses
Pension
Employee benefits

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

Take full ownership of Health & Safety management on site

Ensure all company procedures and site-specific policies are followed

Lead and manage all H&S actions and initiatives on site

Promote a strong "don't walk by" culture, challenging unsafe practices

Lead by example and drive a positive safety culture

Quality Assurance

Take overall responsibility for Quality Assurance on site

Ensure QA procedures and policies are fully implemented and adhered to

Challenge poor-quality workmanship and ensure standards are met

Maintain accurate and up-to-date QA records

Review design drawings and check compliance with specifications, contracts, and agreed details

Site Management

Work with the Project Manager to produce weekly work plans

Lead site logistics and coordination with other trades and contractors

Manage labour and subcontractor performance

Support, direct, and develop the wider site team

Assist with programme development and delivery

Chair and lead contractor meetings

Attend client meetings and provide clear progress updates

Report progress, risks, and issues to the Project Manager

Ensure site safety and standards are consistently maintained

Cascade information effectively to site teams and ensure it is documented

Proactively problem-solve and manage challenges as they arise

Mentor and develop junior members of staff

Ensure all works and site activities are recorded on internal systems

Work closely with M&E and Design Managers to ensure continuity from design through to construction

Contribute to scope reviews, preambles, pre-let meetings, and orders alongside the commercial team

Commercial

Work closely with the Quantity Surveying team to ensure accurate cost reporting

Understand and manage contractual obligations across the supply chain

Requirements

SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS Management Card, and Temporary Works Coordinator certification

Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Senior Site Manager on high-value, multi-room projects

Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors

Strong commercial awareness

Ability to provide references from previous multi-room projects

Personal Attributes

Strong communication and leadership skills

Excellent time management and organisational ability

Takes pride in delivering high standards across all aspects of the role

Flexible approach to working hours, with some stages requiring longer days

Good IT literacy

Strong conflict resolution and people management skills
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Location:
Leeds
Salary:
£65,000 - £70,000 /annum plus Package
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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