Senior Site Manager – New Build Education (Contract)

Senior Site Manager – New Build Education (Contract)

We are working with a well-established, Tier 1 main contractor with a strong track record delivering large-scale education and commercial projects across the UK.

The business is known for delivering high-value, complex new build schemes, with a focus on quality, programme delivery, and health & safety. They have a strong pipeline of secured work and are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager for a flagship education project in Essex.

This is a long-term contract role (circa 4 years) on a major new build academy, currently in pre-construction and due to start on site shortly. The project is valued at up to £80m, with a significant weekly spend and a fast-paced delivery programme.

Candidates MUST have delivered new build education or commercial projects up to £80m to be considered.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the contract works on site in accordance with company procedures and monitor the construction process throughout
• Attend and lead site meetings, including organising and chairing progress / production meetings with subcontractors and suppliers
• Represent the project in client progress meetings where required
• Maintain a detailed daily site diary (Work Wallet) including photographic records
• Review and drive the construction programme, producing short and medium-term programmes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with site teams, client representatives, and stakeholders
• Support the commercial team with cost control and programme delivery
• Lead site teams to ensure the highest standards of health & safety, promoting a proactive safety culture (Red/Yellow/Green card system)
• Oversee the delivery and close-out of Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
• Contribute to and manage the site logistics plan, ensuring full compliance across all site activities
• Drive programme, quality, and delivery on a large-scale, fast-paced new build project

Tickets/Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Construction or related discipline (or strong site-based experience)
• SMSTS (essential)
• CSCS Card (Black or Gold preferred)
• First Aid at Work
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, sequencing, and delivery
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong organisational and planning ability
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Experience using Viewpoint 4P, SnagR, M-Site, and Work Wallet

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Site Manager / Senior Site Manager on new build projects from groundworks through to completion
• MUST have delivered new build education or commercial schemes up to £80m
• Experience working for a main contractor on large-scale builds
• Strong track record managing programme, quality, and site teams on high-value projects
• Experience working on fast-paced projects with significant weekly spend (£1m+ per week)
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex site logistics
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure, delivery-focused environment
• Experience in pre-construction / early project phases is advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• £300 per day (long-term contract)
• 4-year secured project offering stability rarely seen in contract roles
• Opportunity to work on a flagship £80m education scheme
• Long-term pipeline with a major UK contractor
• Strong potential for follow-on projects upon completion

If you are interested or know someone who is interested contact me below or email your CV to me.