Senior Site Manager
Senior Site Manager
Location: Luton
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Senior Site Manager – £140m Residential Development | Luton
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a growing main contractor on a flagship £140m residential development in Luton, comprising 292 new homes and a Community Hub.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major residential scheme while joining a business experiencing significant growth. The company is forecasting turnover of £160m-£180m this year, increasing to £250m next year, with a substantial pipeline of secured projects. They currently employ around 40-50 Senior Site Managers and Site Managers across the business and are looking to strengthen the team with a further 20 hires over the next 12 months.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a major section of the development, leading site teams and subcontractors to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the day-to-day management of a significant section of the project.
* Managing Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and subcontractors.
* Driving programme performance and ensuring key milestones are achieved.
* Maintaining exceptional standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
* Coordinating trades, logistics and construction activities across multiple work fronts.
* Chairing subcontractor and progress meetings.
* Monitoring quality throughout the build and ensuring successful handovers.
* Working closely with the Project Manager to identify and resolve construction challenges.
* Producing progress reports and contributing to project planning and delivery.
About You
* Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager working for a main contractor.
* Strong residential new build experience is highly desirable.
* Experience delivering large-scale housing or apartment developments.
* Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and site teams effectively.
* Strong understanding of construction programming, quality control and health & safety.
* SMSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid at Work are essential.
What's on Offer?
* Permanent position with a financially secure and expanding contractor.
* Opportunity to work on a flagship £140m residential development.
* Strong pipeline of future projects offering long-term career security.
* Genuine opportunities for progression into Project Management as the business continues to grow.
* Competitive salary, car allowance and comprehensive benefits package.
If you're an experienced Senior Site Manager looking to join a contractor with ambitious growth plans, an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of residential work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion