Senior Site Manager Full Time NEW

City, Leeds
Building Careers UK

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager for a major hotel extension and refurbishment project based in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the delivery team on a high-profile, complex scheme, reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the day-to-day site operations, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As Senior Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the daily management of site activities, leading subcontractors and site teams through all phases of this large-scale extension and refurbishment project.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of site operations.
• Report directly to the Senior Project Manager on progress, programme, risks, and resources.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Monitor programme performance and proactively manage site activities to achieve key milestones.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Chair site coordination meetings and maintain strong communication with consultants, subcontractors, and the wider project team.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspections, and reporting documentation.
• Lead and motivate site teams to achieve successful project delivery.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager working for recognised main contractors.
• A strong track record delivering large-scale extension and refurbishment projects.
• Essential experience delivering multi-occupancy developments, including hotels, residential apartment schemes, student accommodation, or similar projects.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• A thorough understanding of construction sequencing, programme management, quality assurance, and current health and safety legislation.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid at Work

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