Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager

Location: Essex
Salary: Up to £75,000 Package

This role is handled by:

Joanna Rogers

Joanna Rogers

Associate Director of Interim

Telephone: 01784 697 329

Email: Jo@tglsearch.com

In detail…

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

Ref: 4398JR

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