Senior Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London

Senior Site Manager - Data Centre Projects

Opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to work for a multi-billion turnover construction and development business with a dedicated Data Centre division. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of highly complex Data Centre projects across Hyperscale and Colocation facilities, mission-critical environments, fit-out packages, and infrastructure works.

About the Role of Senior Site Manager

Our client is looking for a Senior Site Manager to join an experienced project delivery team working on a major Data Centre Campus valued at approximately £1 billion. The project is a large Hyperscale Data Centre Campus for a blue-chip client. Construction is due to commence next year, with completion scheduled for 2029.

Responsibilities for Senior Site Manager

  • Promote and work within the company values while ensuring compliance with all company procedures and standards.

  • Lead site operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

  • Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.

  • Support the development and implementation of construction programmes and logistics plans.

  • Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with health and safety legislation and company policies.

  • Monitor progress against programme and report on key milestones and project performance.

  • Drive quality assurance and ensure works are completed to the required standards.

  • Coordinate with commercial, design, and planning teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

  • Manage site resources effectively to achieve project objectives.

  • Chair and participate in site meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

  • Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining programme and quality objectives.

Requirements for Senior Site Manager

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager working for a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

  • Experience delivering large-scale construction projects, ideally within Data Centres, Mission Critical, Industrial, Logistics, Pharmaceutical, or Major Infrastructure sectors.

  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.

  • SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications.

  • Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and best practice.

  • Relevant construction qualification preferred (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent).

What We Offer for Senior Site Manager

  • Opportunity to work for a leading Tier One Main Contractor with a strong pipeline of Data Centre projects.

  • Involvement in one of the UK's most significant Hyperscale Data Centre developments.

  • Clear opportunities for progression into Project Manager and Senior Leadership positions.

  • A financially secure business with a proven track record of investing in its employees.

  • Strong company culture built around collaboration, integrity, safety, and excellence in delivery.

Package

  • Competitive salary in line with market rates.

  • Car allowance & Travel expenses

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).

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