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