Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager - Reading / Berkshire
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Location: Reading / Berkshire / Thames Valley
Projects: £4m-£5m New Build / Refurbishment

We are working with a well-established regional main contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their team in the Reading area.
The role will initially be working on one of two upcoming projects:

A £5m new-build commercial project
A £4m refurbishment of a listed building, converting the existing property into accommodationBoth schemes will require a strong Senior Site Manager who is confident managing day-to-day site operations, subcontractors, programme, health & safety and quality through to completion.The role would suit someone from a main contracting background who has experience delivering new-build, commercial or refurbishment projects in the £3m-£10m range. Experience working on listed buildings, heritage projects or complex refurbishments would also be useful.

Company Overview
The contractor is a respected regional main contractor with a long-standing presence across Reading, Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley.
They deliver a varied range of projects across:

Commercial
Residential
Education
Healthcare
Leisure
Refurbishment
Listed and heritage buildings
New buildThey have a strong regional workload and a track record of repeat business, offering the opportunity to join a stable contractor with projects across the Thames Valley.

Key Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site
Manage subcontractors and coordinate trades
Drive the construction programme and short-term planning
Maintain high standards of health & safety
Monitor quality against drawings and specifications
Coordinate site logistics, materials and resources
Work closely with the commercial and design teams
Attend progress meetings and provide updates
Identify and resolve site issues
Manage finishing works, snagging and handover
Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to the required standard

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager who can take responsibility for the delivery of a project and work effectively as part of the wider project team.
Ideally, you will have:

Experience working for a main contractor
Previous experience as a Senior Site Manager or experienced Site Manager
Experience delivering projects in the £3m-£10m range
New-build and/or refurbishment experience
Commercial construction experience would be beneficial
Listed building, heritage or complex refurbishment experience would be advantageous
Strong subcontractor management skills
Good knowledge of programming, sequencing and site logistics
Strong understanding of quality and health & safety
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid

Apply

If you are an experienced Senior Site Manager, Site Manager or Construction Manager with a main contracting background and would like to discuss the opportunity, please send your CV or contact James Mitchell at the Hays Southampton office for a confidential discussion.
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