Role Overview
The Senior Site Manager will take full operational responsibility for delivering major refurbishment, remodelling, and fit‑out projects within the education sector. These schemes typically involve occupied buildings, phased works, structural alterations, and high‑specification internal upgrades. You will lead site operations from pre‑construction through handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to exacting quality standards
Key Responsibiliti
* esProject Leadership — Lead day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring all works are planned, coordinated, and executed efficiently across multiple phase
* s.Health & Safety Management — Champion a strong safety culture, enforce RAMS, conduct site audits, and ensure compliance with CDM regulation
* s.Programme Management — Develop and manage detailed construction programmes, sequencing works around live education environments and term‑time constraint
* s.Subcontractor Coordination — Oversee subcontractor performance, hold daily briefings, resolve issues, and maintain high standards of workmanshi
* p.Quality Assurance — Implement quality control procedures, carry out inspections, and ensure all works meet specification and regulatory requirement
* s.Client & Stakeholder Engagement — Act as the primary site contact for clients, school leadership teams, consultants, and local authoritie
* s.Logistics & Site Set‑Up — Manage complex logistics, including temporary works, access routes, deliveries, and segregation in live school environment
* s.Risk & Issue Management — Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and maintain accurate site record
* s.Handover & Close‑Out — Lead commissioning, snagging, documentation, and client training to ensure a smooth project completio
n.
Experience & Skills Requi
* redEducation‑sector project experience, ideally including live‑environment refurbishmen
* ts.Strong track record delivering heavy renovations, structural alterations, and complex fit‑ou
* ts.Proven ability to manage phased works, tight programmes, and occupied buildin
* gs.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skil
* ls.Strong understanding of building regulations, CDM, and industry best practi
* ce.Competent with digital tools such as MS Project, Field View, or similar platfor
* ms.SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), First Aid, and relevant technical qualificatio
ns.
Personal Attrib
* utesProactive leadership with the confidence to make decisions and drive progr
* ess.Calm, organised, and solutions‑focused when managing challenges on live si
* tes.Strong communicator who builds trust with clients, school staff, and subcontract
* ors.Commitment to delivering high‑quality work and maintaining a safe, well‑run s
ite.