In brief
This Senior Site Manager role involves leading major construction projects across diverse sectors including education, commercial and industrial. The work focuses on managing site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule and to high quality standards.
Best for
Experienced Senior Site Managers with a main contracting background
Non-negotiable
Full UK driving licence required
What you need
Required
Site operations
Clearly required in the listing
Subcontractor coordination
Clearly required in the listing
Leadership
Strongly implied by the listing
Organisational skills
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial awareness
Clearly required in the listing
SMSTS
Clearly required in the listing
CSCS
Clearly required in the listing
First Aid at Work
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
Refurbishment experience
Strongly implied by the listing
MCIOB membership
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage site operations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Coordinate site teams
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor construction programmes
Clearly stated in the job description.
Ensure compliance standards
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage project financials
Clearly stated in the job description.
Coordinate site logistics
Clearly stated in the job description.
Build partner relationships
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“Experience acting as the number one on site on large-scale multimillion pound construction projects.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Exeter Construction RGB Recruitment is working with a leading main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager to join its team in Exeter. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious contractor delivering major construction projects across a range of sectors, including education, commercial, industrial, healthcare and leisure. The successful candidate will have a strong main contracting background and experience leading large-scale projects as the number one on site, taking responsibility for site operations, subcontractor coordination and the successful delivery of high-quality schemes. The Role Take overall responsibility for site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards. Lead and coordinate site teams, direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring efficient sequencing of works and effective resource management. Monitor construction programmes, identify potential delays and implement solutions to maintain progress. Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality assurance and environmental compliance. Work closely with the Project Manager and commercial team to manage costs, variations and project risks. Coordinate site logistics, temporary works, inspections and the successful handover of completed works. Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners, driving a collaborative approach to project delivery. About You Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within a main contractor environment. Experience acting as the number one on site on large-scale multimillion pound construction projects. A background in commercial construction, with refurbishment experience also beneficial. Strong leadership, organisational and technical skills. Good commercial awareness and the ability to manage programme, quality and site resources effectively. Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work certifications. A relevant construction qualification, MCIOB membership advantageous and a full UK driving licence would be required. What's on Offer? A permanent opportunity with a leading and growing main contractor. Involvement in major projects across a diverse range of sectors. A strong pipeline of work and long-term career prospects. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris
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