Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: Up to £60,000 + attractive package
We are working with a leading regional main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their growing operational team based in Wolverhampton. This is an excellent opportunity to take a key leadership role on high-quality construction projects while working within a business that values delivery, teamwork, and long-term career development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day site operations on main contracting projects across the Wolverhampton region, typically valued from £5m to £20m+, across a diverse portfolio including education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector schemes.
This role offers strong career progression into Project Management, ongoing training and development, and regular salary reviews within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
The Role
As Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of construction projects from site establishment through to completion. You will play a key role in driving site performance, managing subcontractors, and ensuring all works are delivered to programme and specification.
Key responsibilities include:
* Day-to-day management of site operations on main contracting projects
* Leading site teams, subcontractors, and direct labour where applicable
* Ensuring strict compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures
* Managing site programmes, logistics, and short-term planning
* Monitoring quality of works and ensuring defect-free delivery
* Coordinating site meetings and liaising with Project Managers, clients, and consultants
* Ensuring materials, resources, and subcontractors are efficiently managed
* Supporting project delivery to meet cost, programme, and quality targets
* Maintaining accurate site records, reporting, and progress updates
* Promoting a positive site culture focused on safety, quality, and performance
About You
* Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager within a main contracting environment
* Experience delivering projects in the £5m–£20m+ range
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Excellent understanding of construction methods and sequencing
* Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and site compliance
* SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (essential)
* Organised, proactive, and confident in decision-making
* Ambitious and keen to progress into Project Management in the future
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)
* Competitive benefits package
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Clear career progression opportunities (including Project Manager pathway)
* Regular salary reviews
* Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across Wolverhampton and the North Midlands
* Supportive and collaborative working environment within a respected main contractor
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering high-quality projects across the region, with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and long-term career development.
Apply now or contact us for more information
Salary description
£58000.00 - £60000.00 per year