Senior Site Manager – Permanent
Location: Central East Scotland
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Permanent
We’re currently recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager on a permanent basis.
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Site Manager with a strong new-build Tier 1 background who is looking to take ownership of projects from the early stages right through to completion.
We’re looking for someone who understands what it takes to get a project out of the ground, build momentum and drive it through to successful completion .
The Role
As Senior Site Manager, you’ll take a leading role in the delivery of projects from initial mobilisation and groundworks through to completion and handover .
You’ll be responsible for coordinating the site team, subcontractors and wider supply chain, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and to the required quality standards.
This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who takes ownership and is confident leading a project through all stages of construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of new-build projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover
- Take ownership of day-to-day site operations and overall construction delivery
- Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and the wider supply chain
- Drive programme, productivity and quality throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage construction sequencing and site logistics
- Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with project requirements
- Work closely with the Project Manager, design and commercial teams
- Identify and resolve issues proactively to maintain progress
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
- Lead, manage and develop the site team
- Ensure the project is delivered to the required programme, quality and safety standards
About You
Ideally, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager with a Tier 1 main contractor
- Strong new-build construction experience
- A track record of taking projects from early stages/groundworks through to completion
- Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing and project delivery
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large site teams and supply chains
- A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving
- The ability to take ownership and drive a project forward
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can take a project from the ground up and see it through to completion — someone who can establish the right standards early, build a strong team around them and maintain momentum throughout the project.
What's on Offer?
- Permanent position with a leading Tier 1 main contractor
- Major new-build projects across Central East Scotland
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Long-term career development and progression
- Opportunity to take ownership of projects from start to finish
If you’re a Senior Site Manager with strong Tier 1 new-build experience and a proven track record of delivering projects from the early stages through to completion, we’d like to hear from you.
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