Senior Site Manager
Senior Site Manager
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Project: £150m High-Rise Development
Reporting To: Project Director / Project Manager
Contractor: Regional Main Contractor
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of a landmark £150m high-rise development in Central Birmingham. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing a large site team, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of a complex multi-storey construction project.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale residential, mixed-use, commercial or high-rise projects for a main contractor and will possess strong leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all site operations throughout the construction lifecycle.
Directly manage Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractor teams.
Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Develop and implement short-term and long-term construction programmes in conjunction with the Project Manager.
Coordinate subcontractor activities and monitor performance against programme milestones.
Chair daily briefings, coordination meetings and progress reviews.
Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and project-specific requirements.
Drive a positive safety culture and maintain exemplary site standards.
Manage logistics, site access, deliveries and sequencing on a constrained city-centre project.
Monitor quality assurance processes and ensure all works meet specification requirements.
Identify and mitigate construction risks and resolve site issues proactively.
Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
Support commercial teams with progress reporting, change management and subcontractor performance reviews.
Ensure accurate reporting of progress, labour resources, programme updates and key project metrics.
Mentor and develop junior members of the site management team.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or Site Manager on major construction projects valued in excess of £50m.
Previous experience delivering high-rise residential, mixed-use or commercial developments.
Strong leadership experience managing large site teams and multiple subcontract packages.
Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, logistics and programme management.
Thorough knowledge of UK construction legislation, health and safety regulations and quality standards.
Ability to work collaboratively with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in project reporting and site management systems.
Qualifications
SMSTS
CSCS Black Card (Management Level)
First Aid at Work
Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent) preferred
Temporary Works Coordinator certification desirable
Scaffold Inspection qualification desirable
What's on Offer
Opportunity to deliver a flagship Birmingham city-centre development.
Long-term career progression with a growing regional contractor.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Supportive and collaborative project environment.
Exposure to one of the Midlands' most significant high-rise construction schemes.
Key Competencies
Leadership & Team Management
Health, Safety & Compliance
Programme Management
Quality Assurance
Stakeholder Management
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Commercial Awareness
Communication & Influencing Skills