Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager

Location: Maidstone

Start Date: Nov 2025

Day Rate Rate: £260 – £280 per day depending on experience 

Duration: 1 year

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a high-quality care home development. This is a freelance position suited to a confident leader with a strong track record of managing residential or healthcare construction sites from groundwork through to handover.

You’ll be responsible for managing all site operations, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of health & safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day site operations and subcontractor coordination

Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies

Liaise with the client, consultants, and project team

Manage site documentation, including RAMS, progress reports, and site diaries

Drive project timelines and ensure milestones are met

Quality control and snagging

Chair and contribute to regular site meetings

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager, ideally with care home or residential healthcare projects

SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid certified

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Strong understanding of construction processes, health & safety, and quality standards

Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and suppliers on a live site

Experience working on design & build contracts is advantageous