Senior Site Manager Full Time NEW

Reading, Berkshire
Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd

Location: Reading and Surrounding (Site-based with regional travel)

Are you a highly experienced construction professional ready to take the lead and deliver excellence on site? We’re looking for a proactive and driven Senior Site Manager to be the on-the-ground leader for major construction projects – ensuring safe, high quality and on-programme delivery from mobilisation to handover.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to quality standards.

• Champion health, safety and environmental compliance across all site activities.

• Build and sustain strong working relationships with site teams, subcontractors, supply chain partners and clients.

• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, trades and on-site staff to maintain delivery momentum and quality.

• Monitor progress, manage risks and solve site-related issues swiftly and effectively.

• Maintain up-to-date site documentation, programmes and reports, including project progress and H&S records.

• Work closely with project leadership to support planning, logistics and client expectations.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or similar role, with a track record of delivering complex construction projects safely and successfully.

• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and manage teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Solid commercial awareness with the ability to monitor cost and programme performance.

• Sound knowledge of construction methods, site processes, UK health & safety regulations (SMSTS/CSCS desirable) and quality compliance.

• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package reflecting your experience and impact.

• Opportunity to lead on high-profile projects and drive quality from the front line.

• Supportive, collaborative environment that values integrity, professional growth and excellence in delivery.

For furtherinformation relating to this role, please contact Rhian Newman of Thorn Baker on