Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager
Location: Wolverhampton 
Salary: Up to £60,000 + attractive package

We are working with a leading regional main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their growing operational team based in Wolverhampton. This is an excellent opportunity to take a key leadership role on high-quality construction projects while working within a business that values delivery, teamwork, and long-term career development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day site operations on main contracting projects across the Wolverhampton region, typically valued from £5m to £20m+, across a diverse portfolio including education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector schemes.

This role offers strong career progression into Project Management, ongoing training and development, and regular salary reviews within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of construction projects from site establishment through to completion. You will play a key role in driving site performance, managing subcontractors, and ensuring all works are delivered to programme and specification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day management of site operations on main contracting projects
• Leading site teams, subcontractors, and direct labour where applicable
• Ensuring strict compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures
• Managing site programmes, logistics, and short-term planning
• Monitoring quality of works and ensuring defect-free delivery
• Coordinating site meetings and liaising with Project Managers, clients, and consultants
• Ensuring materials, resources, and subcontractors are efficiently managed
• Supporting project delivery to meet cost, programme, and quality targets
• Maintaining accurate site records, reporting, and progress updates
• Promoting a positive site culture focused on safety, quality, and performance

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager within a main contracting environment
• Experience delivering projects in the £5m–£20m+ range
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent understanding of construction methods and sequencing
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and site compliance
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (essential)
• Organised, proactive, and confident in decision-making
• Ambitious and keen to progress into Project Management in the future

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Competitive benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities (including Project Manager pathway)
• Regular salary reviews
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across Wolverhampton and the North Midlands
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a respected main contractor

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering high-quality projects across the region, with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and long-term career development.

Apply now or contact us for more information.