Senior Site Manager

Posted 8 days 12 hours ago by Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Construction Jobs
Oxfordshire, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 1
Job Description

Location: Reading and Surrounding (Site-based with regional travel)

Are you a highly experienced construction professional ready to take the lead and deliver excellence on site? We're looking for a proactive and driven Senior Site Manager to be the on-the-ground leader for high-end Residential construction projects - ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-programme delivery from mobilisation to handover.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead and manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to quality standards.
  • Champion health, safety and environmental compliance across all site activities.
  • Build and sustain strong working relationships with site teams, subcontractors, supply chain partners and clients.
  • Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, trades and on-site staff to maintain delivery momentum and quality.
  • Monitor progress, manage risks and solve site-related issues swiftly and effectively.
  • Maintain up-to-date site documentation, programmes and reports, including project progress and H&S records.
  • Work closely with project leadership to support planning, logistics and client expectations.
About You
  • Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or similar role, with a track record of delivering high-end residential construction projects safely and successfully.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and manage teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Solid commercial awareness with the ability to monitor cost and programme performance.
  • Sound knowledge of construction methods, site processes, UK health & safety regulations and quality compliance.
  • Full UK driving licence is Essential
  • Must have CSCS (NVQ level 6)/SMSTS/First Aid/SSSTS
Why apply?
  • Competitive salary and benefits package reflecting your experience and impact.
  • Opportunity to lead on high-profile projects and drive quality from the front line.
  • Supportive, collaborative environment that values integrity, professional growth and excellence in delivery.

For further information relating to this role, please contact Emma of Thorn Baker on

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