Senior Site Manager

Overview

In this role you will own the delivery of construction projects from inception to completion within Tilbury Douglas’ Building team. You will lead site operations, uphold safety and quality standards, and keep projects on time and within budget. You’ll build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders while driving continuous improvement across project delivery. This position offers a meaningful impact through leadership on diverse, high-profile builds and a culture focused on operational excellence. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes and champion the company’s values.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (+ buy/sell up to 3 days)
• Long service leave at 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (option for family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations to deliver projects safely, on programme, and to contractual requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Implement Health & Safety, Quality, Sustainability, Environmental Management, and Business Management System policies
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues; drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance records
• Manage and develop site teams, including line management, performance reviews, and mentoring of junior staff

Key requirements

• Extensive experience as Site Manager/Senior Site Manager for a main contractor with strong technical construction knowledge
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant construction discipline, SMSTS qualification, and a valid CSCS Card
• Strong commercial and financial awareness with understanding of NEC and JCT contracts
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with experience developing teams
• Experience in secure or prison environments (desirable) and ability to obtain security clearance if required

• leadership
• communication
• stakeholder management
• site management
• health and safety compliance
• contract awareness (NEC, JCT)

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