Senior Site Manager New Build Education (Contract) We are working with a well-established, Tier 1 main contractor with a strong track record delivering large-scale education and commercial projects across the UK. The business is known for delivering high-value, complex new build schemes, with a focus on quality, programme delivery, and health and safety. They have a strong pipeline of secured work and are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager for a flagship education project in Essex. This is a long-term contract role (circa 4 years) on a major new build academy, currently in pre-construction and due to start on site shortly. The project is valued at up to £80m, with a significant weekly spend and a fast-paced delivery programme. Candidates MUST have delivered new build education projects up to £80m to be considered. Duties and responsibilities Manage the contract works on site in accordance with company procedures and monitor the construction process throughout Attend and lead site meetings, including organising and chairing progress / production meetings with subcontractors and suppliers Represent the project in client progress meetings where required Maintain a detailed daily site diary (Work Wallet) including photographic records Review and drive the construction programme, producing short and medium-term programmes Build and maintain strong relationships with site teams, client representatives, and stakeholders Support the commercial team with cost c