Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager – Occupied Data Centre Project (Bedford)

Rate: £450 per day Type: Temp to Perm Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00–17:00 (1‑hour break)

Overview

We’re recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee a long‑term programme of works on an occupied, business‑critical facility in the Bedford area. The project involves enabling works, demolition, internal strip‑out and some external packages, all taking place within a live environment with an active maintenance team on site.

This role requires someone confident managing people, stakeholders, and sensitive operations where dust control, segregation, and communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead day‑to‑day site operations on a fully occupied facility

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Manage enabling works, demo, internal strip‑out and associated external works

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Coordinate closely with the existing maintenance team

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Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and address concerns proactively

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Ensure strict dust‑control and environmental protection measures

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Oversee CDM responsibilities and ensure compliance across all contractors

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Drive programme, safety, and quality standards

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Manage teams effectively in a sensitive, live environment

Ideal Candidate

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Senior Site Manager with experience in occupied buildings

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Background in data centres, critical environments, or live facilities is highly desirable

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Strong stakeholder management skills

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Confident managing maintenance teams and demo/strip‑out crews

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Able to operate in a high‑sensitivity, zero‑downtime environment