Senior Site Manager

Senior Construction Manager / Principal Contractor Site Manager

Location: Chester area
Duration: 15 Weeks
Rate: £300 per day

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager / Principal Contractor Site Manager to lead a 15-week industrial roofing refurbishment project involving roof replacement works, ventilator installation, scaffold systems, and crane lifting operations.
This is a Principal Contractor role requiring strong CDM 2015 knowledge and experience managing high-risk construction activities, multiple subcontractors, and work at height environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Contractor Site Lead under CDM 2015
• Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate all site activities
• Implement and maintain the Construction Phase Plan (CPP)
• Coordinate roofing, scaffold, crane, and ventilator installation contractors
• Review and approve RAMS and ensure compliance on site
• Manage lifting operations under a contract lift arrangement
• Oversee works at approximately 30m height
• Chair site coordination meetings and manage daily contractor interfaces
• Enforce site safety standards, welfare arrangements, and emergency procedures
• Manage programme delivery and ensure works are completed safely and on schedule

Essential Requirements

• SMSTS
• Black CSCS Card (Manager Level)
• First Aid at Work
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations
• Experience managing high-risk roofing or work-at-height projects
• Proven experience coordinating multiple subcontractors
• Strong health and safety management background

Desirable

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Temporary Works awareness
• Lifting operations awareness
• Industrial roofing refurbishment experience
• Ventilator replacement project experience

Project Scope

The project includes:

• Site set-up
• Scaffold installation and removal
• Industrial roofing refurbishment works
• Ventilator removal and replacement
• Crane lifting operations
• Site clearance and handover

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive site leader with a strong safety focus and experience delivering complex industrial projects.
To apply, please submit your CV along with your availability and contact details.
Please apply to be considered, or call Gosia at Tech People on (phone number removed) for more information.
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