Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager (Defence Infrastructure)

Location - Richmond

Contract length - 12-month contract

Rate - As requested by candidate

IR35 Determination - Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Senior Site Manager with a strong Tier-1 background looking for a high-profile contract role in the North Yorkshire area?

We at Randstad are seeking a Senior Site Manager to take operational delivery ownership on a major defence / commercial build project. Working for a market-leading Tier-1 Main Contractor, you will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and direct trades, and drive quality, safety, and short-term programmes in line with Tier-1 standards.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Taking full operational control of assigned site packages, managing site personnel, subcontractors, and trade teams.
• Driving site delivery against 3-week lookahead programmes using modern site planning software.
• Enforcing strict Tier-1 SHEQ controls, RAMS, Permits to Work, and site inductions.
• Managing quality assurance through ITPs, technical submittals, progress inspections, and handover documentation.
• Attending progress meetings and acting as a main point of contact for engineers and client representatives.

What You Need:

• Proven track record working a similar role
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card (Black or White etc)
• First Aid at Work.
• HNC, HND, or Degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering or equivalent (CIOB membership desirable).
• Thorough understanding of Tier-1 quality management systems, Temporary Works, CDM regulations, and commercial change procedures.
• Temporary works coordinator ticket (TWC) - desirable