Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager
Exeter
Construction
RGB Recruitment is working with a leading main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager to join its team in Exeter.

With continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious contractor delivering major construction projects across a range of sectors, including education, commercial, industrial, healthcare and leisure.

The successful candidate will have a strong main contracting background and experience leading large-scale projects as the number one on site, taking responsibility for site operations, subcontractor coordination and the successful delivery of high-quality schemes. 

The Role

• Take overall responsibility for site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring efficient sequencing of works and effective resource management.
• Monitor construction programmes, identify potential delays and implement solutions to maintain progress.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality assurance and environmental compliance.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and commercial team to manage costs, variations and project risks.
• Coordinate site logistics, temporary works, inspections and the successful handover of completed works.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners, driving a collaborative approach to project delivery.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Experience acting as the number one on site on large-scale multimillion pound construction projects.
• A background in commercial construction, with refurbishment experience also beneficial.
• Strong leadership, organisational and technical skills.
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to manage programme, quality and site resources effectively.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work certifications.
• A relevant construction qualification, MCIOB membership advantageous and a full UK driving licence would be required.

What's on Offer?

• A permanent opportunity with a leading and growing main contractor.
• Involvement in major projects across a diverse range of sectors.
• A strong pipeline of work and long-term career prospects.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris.