Senior Site Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile refurbishment project involving the replacement of roofing systems, installation of mechanical roof plant, and associated works to a Grade II Listed building.
The project will be delivered within a fully operational live environment, requiring exceptional planning, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
* Weekend working may be required to meet programme requirements.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Senior Site Manager will take full ownership of the project from mobilisation through to completion. You will be responsible for managing the site team, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining programme performance, and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the project.
* Lead and manage the site team, including Senior and Assistant Site Managers.
* Coordinate and manage all subcontractors and specialist trades.
* Develop, manage, and monitor the master construction programme, ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved.
* Deliver projects within a live operational environment while minimising disruption to building users.
* Provide regular and detailed communication to the client team and stakeholders, including fortnightly and three-week look-ahead programmes.
* Implement, monitor, and enforce all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) procedures.
* Review, approve, and monitor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
* Maintain accurate project records and site documentation.
* Ensure all works are completed in accordance with scope, quality standards, programme requirements, and statutory obligations.
* Manage coordination of minor Contractor Design Portion (CDP) elements and liaise with the wider project team where required.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and end users.
Project Team Structure
Reporting to Project Manager
Senior Site Manager
Assistant Site Manager
Visiting Quantity Surveyor
Minor design management responsibilities for Contractor Design Portion (CDP) elements
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on refurbishment, roofing, or heritage projects.
* Experience delivering phased projects within occupied or live environments.
* Strong leadership and subcontractor management capabilities.
* Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A proactive approach to programme management and problem-solving.
* Strong understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental management.
* Competency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
Essential Qualifications & Certifications
SMSTS
CSCS Card
First Aid at Work
Fire Marshal Training
Asbestos Awareness
Working at Heights
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to lead a significant heritage refurbishment project, working on a landmark public building while managing a dedicated site team and delivering a high-quality project in a challenging live environment.
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