Senior Site Manager - Refurb Project

Senior Site Manager – Leisure Centre Refurbishment

Location: Thurston, Suffolk
Project Value: £4m
Duration: 5–6 Months
Start Date: Monday 15th June

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of a £4 million refurbishment project at a local leisure centre in Thurston, Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering refurbishment and public-sector projects within live or operational environments.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day site operations, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing all on-site activities throughout the refurbishment programme.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour.
• Maintaining site health, safety and environmental standards.
• Driving programme performance and ensuring project milestones are achieved.
• Conducting regular site meetings and progress reporting.
• Managing quality assurance and snagging processes.
• Liaising with client representatives, consultants and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory and company procedures.
• Managing logistics and maintaining efficient site operations within a live leisure environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience as a Senior Site Manager on refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Experience delivering projects valued between £2m and £10m.
• Strong leadership and subcontractor management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Ability to manage programmes, resources and project delivery under tight timescales.
• Experience working within public buildings, leisure facilities, education, healthcare or similar occupied environments would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Enhanced DBS

If you have the experience, leadership capability and drive to successfully deliver this leisure centre refurbishment project, we would like to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV to this ad or contact Aaron Billett at CSC Recruitment.