Senior Site Manager (Freelance) - Major MOD New Build Project, Cornwall
Established Construction and Engineering Leader Location: Cornwall Contract Duration: 12 Months (Potential Extension, Starting ASAP) Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE)
Are you a proactive Senior Site Manager with a strong history on defence and commercial builds? Join this reputable team on a high-profile multimillion-pound new build Ministry of Defence project in Cornwall. This critical development features advanced secure facilities, requiring meticulous on-site leadership, safety protocols, and seamless execution amid complex timelines and regulations. Reporting directly to the Project Director, you'll be central to orchestrating operations and ensuring project success.
With over a century of expertise in UK construction, this forward-thinking firm excels in providing integrated building, infrastructure, and specialist engineering solutions across essential public sectors like defence, healthcare, and civic developments. Emphasizing collaborative delivery and innovative practices—such as cutting-edge digital tools for efficient project acceleration—it partners closely with clients and supply chains to renew and construct vital facilities, from concept through to handover. Award-recognized for superior performance, the organization nurtures a high-achieving environment focused on quality, stakeholder alignment, and long-term societal value, making it an ideal hub for skilled professionals to contribute to nationally significant initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily site management, including sequencing, labour deployment, and subcontractor oversight to uphold programme delivery.
Champion rigorous health, safety, security, and environmental compliance, with routine inspections and MOD-specific risk evaluations.
Liaise with design, client, and defence stakeholders to address challenges swiftly and prevent disruptions.
Enforce quality assurance protocols and promote best-practice advancements in construction techniques.
Deliver regular updates on milestones, metrics, and risks to the Project Director, supporting cost optimisation and innovation.
Essential Requirements:
Experience as a Senior Site Manager on multimillion-pound new build projects with Tier 1 contractors.
Demonstrable prior experience with leading firms in defence or high-security environments.
Proficiency in BIM for collaborative design, model integration, and construction sequencing.
Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid at Work qualifications.
Strong leadership with emphasis on team development and issue resolution.
Desirable but not essential: Security Clearance (SC).
This freelance role provides independence, involvement in groundbreaking defence work, and opportunities for impact on a strategic national asset. If you're security-minded, technically adept, and driven to excel in Tier 1 delivery, submit your CV or contact Jon Seymour on (phone number removed).
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation