Senior Site Manager
Skilled Careers
We are currently working with a well-established main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their team on a major project in Guildford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Site Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of a high-quality project, working alongside an experienced project team and senior management.
The Role
As Senior Site Manager, you will take a leading role in the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, to a high standard and in line with the agreed commercial objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and coordinating the site team, subcontractors and specialist trades.
- Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the project.
- Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with the programme and construction drawings.
- Managing site activities to ensure quality, health & safety and environmental standards are maintained.
- Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are sequenced effectively.
- Working closely with the Project Manager, Contracts Manager and wider project team.
- Monitoring progress and identifying potential programme issues before they arise.
- Leading regular site meetings and coordination meetings.
- Ensuring all relevant documentation, inspections and records are maintained.
- Managing quality assurance and ensuring works are completed to the required specification.
- Supporting the project team with programme planning, logistics and delivery.
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Providing leadership and guidance to Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and other members of the site team.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager with a strong background working for a main contractor and a proven track record of delivering projects successfully.
You will ideally have:
- Significant experience in a Site Manager/Senior Site Manager position.
- A strong main contracting background.
- Experience managing complex construction projects from site start through to completion.
- Excellent knowledge of construction processes, sequencing and site logistics.
- Strong leadership and subcontractor management skills.
