Senior Site Manager in Bolton

An established and growing main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of a new-build teaching block at a live secondary school. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected business with a strong pipeline of work across the education, commercial, industrial, retail and residential sectors.

The Senior Site Manager will take full responsibility for delivering the project through to completion, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to the day-to-day operation of the school.

• Develop and manage the construction programme, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to maintain productivity and quality.
• Plan and manage works within a live school environment, maintaining safe segregation between construction activities, staff and pupils.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and project stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact throughout the project.
• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all phases of the project.
• Identify and manage project risks, resolving issues proactively to maintain programme and budget.

• Proven experience as a No 1 Site Manager with a recognised main contractor, successfully delivering construction projects from inception to completion.
• Demonstrable experience delivering new-build and/or refurbishment projects within live environments, with a strong understanding of the challenges associated with occupied sites.
• Ability to develop and implement effective logistics, phasing and stakeholder management plans to minimise disruption to school operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and manage site teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and effective problem-solving ability.
• Relevant construction qualifications including SMSTS, First Aid and a valid CSCS card.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure and expanding main contractor with an outstanding reputation for quality, a healthy order book, excellent career development opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.