Senior Site Manager – New Build & Design & Build - Long Term

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a leading principal contractor delivering major new build projects across the leisure and healthcare sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional with a strong background in Design & Build projects, site leadership, subcontractor management, programme delivery, and health & safety compliance.

The Role

As the Site Manager you will take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating subcontractors, labour and suppliers
• Driving programme delivery and short-term planning
• Leading site health & safety in line with CDM Regulations
• Overseeing quality assurance and inspections
• Managing Building Regulations compliance and statutory inspections
• Coordinating design information on Design & Build projects
• Client and stakeholder liaison
• Using Procore and digital construction management systems
• Maintaining accurate site records, reports and progress updates

Senior Site Manager Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Site Manager, including Senior Site Manager experience
• Proven background delivering new build projects
• Strong experience working on JCT Design & Build contracts
• Excellent subcontractor management and coordination skills
• Strong IT and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and digital construction platforms
• Experience within leisure, healthcare, commercial or public sector schemes
• Excellent health & safety knowledge
• Procore experience desirable
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• Black CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Asbestos Awareness
• Fire Marshal/Warden
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• NVQ Level 6/7 or construction-related degree
• BIM/Revit experience
• Experience on large multi-trade developments

This role would suit a proactive Senior Site Manager/Site Manager who takes pride in delivering high-quality projects, managing subcontractors effectively, and leading successful site teams.