Senior Site Manager

Title:                    Senior Site Manager

Location:            Blandford Forum

Salary:                 Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Package

Sector:                 Main Contractor | Residential | New Build | Social Housing

Start Date:           ASAP / Flexible

Senior Site Manager – The Company

Our client is an established and highly regarded residential main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality new build social housing developments across the South West.

Working in partnership with leading Housing Associations, they have built a strong pipeline of secured work, providing long-term stability, continued investment in their people and genuine opportunities for career progression. Projects typically consist of low-rise housing developments built to a high standard with a strong emphasis on quality, programme and customer satisfaction.

With an experienced leadership team, a positive working culture and a reputation for delivering projects the right way, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people and offers continued local work across the region.

Senior Site Manager – The Role

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Manager to take full responsibility as the No.1 on site for a brand-new residential development in Blandford Forum.

Reporting to an experienced Contracts Manager, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of a circa 50-unit new build social housing development from site set-up through to completion and handover. You will be responsible for ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.

The successful Senior Site Manager will manage the full site operation including subcontractors, direct labour, programme management, health and safety, quality inspections, client liaison, material deliveries and coordination of all site activities. You will also oversee short-term programming, monitor progress against programme, chair site meetings and ensure NHBC standards and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

This Senior Site Manager position offers the opportunity to become part of a growing contractor with a secure pipeline of future projects and genuine long-term career prospects.

Senior Site Manager – The Person

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or experienced Site Manager operating as the No.1 on new build residential housing developments.
• Previous experience working for a residential main contractor is preferred.
• Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering housing developments of at least 30 units.
• Strong knowledge of new build construction, health and safety, quality control and programme management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, direct labour and multiple trades on busy construction sites.
• Confident producing and managing short-term programmes and driving projects to key milestones.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Good IT skills and experience using site management software.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Able to commute daily to Blandford Forum.

Senior Site Manager – The Reward

• Up to £70,000 salary
• Car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Secure pipeline of future projects
• Continued local work across the South West
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Immediate or flexible start available

If you are an experienced Senior Site Manager looking to join a successful residential main contractor with an excellent reputation, a strong pipeline of work and genuine long-term career prospects, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply today or contact Foresight Search for a confidential discussion regarding this Senior Site Manager opportunity or other construction management vacancies.