Senior Site Manager

Description

The Senior Site Manager is responsible for the operational management of a large‑scale or complex construction project under the guidance of the Senior Site Agent. This role leads the on‑site team to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery, while providing direct supervision and mentoring to Site Managers, Site Agents and supervisory staff. Alignment with the project programme, commercial objectives and company standards is essential.

• Manage and oversee day‑to‑day site operations to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Lead Site Managers, Site Agents, General Site Supervisors and other supervisory staff to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality procedures and actively promote a zero‑incident culture.
• Monitor progress against the project programme, ensuring weekly targets and milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate site setup and ensure facilities are prepared prior to project launch.
• Manage sub‑contractor relationships and resolve issues impacting programme, cost, safety or quality.
• Maintain and review site records, including Temporary Works Registers, daily diaries, quality documentation and HSEQS logs.
• Lead site meetings, briefings and whiteboard sessions to communicate priorities, objectives and safety expectations.
• Escalate risks or challenges to the Senior Site Agent or Senior Operations Manager for mitigation.
• Support commercial and project management teams in understanding site requirements and achieving cost‑effective delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop Site Managers and supervisory staff, supporting professional development and succession planning.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing medium to large‑scale construction projects, strong leadership and people‑management skills, and knowledge of industrial relations and subcontractor management. They must be able to prioritise, make decisions under pressure, and resolve operational challenges on site. A comprehensive understanding of construction methods, trade requirements, codes of practice, programme management and budget delivery is required, alongside excellent communication and a strong awareness of health, safety, environmental and quality practices.

Required qualifications include a trade or technical background with substantial site management experience and relevant safety training (temporary works, excavation, working at heights, scaffolding, lifting and cranage, plus other HSEQS training as required). Understanding of BIM strategy and new construction technology is also needed. Desirable qualifications are a project management certification or course and a degree in construction or engineering.

Benefits

Vision Built offers a rewarding career within a collaborative and innovative environment, recognising contributions through the Sisk Rewards & Recognition programme. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment. All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts of the UK and Ireland.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance