At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site operations for exciting construction projects up to £15m.
- Company: Reputable main contractor with a strong local presence and excellent track record.
- Benefits: £60,000 salary, £5,000 car allowance, 33 days holiday, and professional development.
- Other info: Enjoy a great work-life balance with no long travel and regular social events.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Site Manager, strong leadership, and health and safety knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Luton (projects within 30 miles / M25 corridor)
Salary: £60,000 + £5,000 car allowance
Hours: 7.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
About the Company
A long-established, reputable and well-respected main contractor based in Bedfordshire, delivering high-quality construction projects across commercial, education, industrial and leisure sectors. The business has a strong local presence, a successful track record, and a reputation for excellence. Continued growth and a strong project pipeline have created the need for an additional Senior Site Manager.
The Role
The Senior Site Manager will oversee day-to-day site operations on projects up to £15m, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery. This includes managing trades and subcontractors, maintaining programme, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required specification.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily site operations across live schemes
- Manage trades, subcontractors and site staff
- Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety inspections
- Ensure safe systems of work and adherence to health and safety protocols
- Maintain productivity to ensure projects are completed on time
- Manage activity on site in line with contract and cost constraints
- Minimise environmental and community impact
- Coordinate interfaces between clients, consultants and internal teams
- Monitor progress against programme and adjust sequencing where required
- Maintain accurate site records, reporting and documentation
- Support commercial teams with variations, valuations and contract administration
- Ensure projects are delivered to specification and client quality standards
Person Specification
- Experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager for a main contractor
- Background delivering refurbishment and new build schemes up to £15m
- Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety protocols
- Familiar with industry ISO standards
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Strong programming and organisational capability
- Ability to manage multiple trades and complex site logistics
- Comfortable working with a variety of clients and stakeholders
- Strong prioritisation and coordination skills
Qualifications
- CSCS card (appropriate grade)
- SMSTS
- First Aid
- HNC in Construction Management (or equivalent) or qualified by experience
- Additional health and safety or contract-related training advantageous
Benefits
- £60,000 salary + £5,000 car allowance
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Non-contributory life cover
- On-site parking at head office
- Provision of all PPE
- Continued professional development through the Group Life Learning Programme
- Supportive, family-run culture with strong work-life balance
- Regular social events
- All projects within a 30-mile radius with no long travel
Senior Site Manager in South Cave employer: A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd
As a long-established main contractor based in Bedfordshire, we pride ourselves on our supportive, family-run culture that prioritises work-life balance and employee development. With a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to professional growth through our Group Life Learning Programme, we offer an excellent environment for Senior Site Managers looking to make a meaningful impact on high-quality construction projects within a convenient 30-mile radius of Luton.
Contact Details:
A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd Recruitment Team
