Job Title: Senior Site Manager
Location: Reading
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 41
Minimum Requirements: Proven experience delivering high-end, complex construction projects with strong leadership, technical capability and site certifications.
Responsibilities
* You’ll take full ownership of day-to-day site operations, driving delivery with autonomy and accountability.
* You’ll lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, ensuring performance, development and alignment with company values.
* You’ll plan, coordinate and manage programme activities, maintaining forward visibility and robust project tracking.
* You’ll uphold exemplary safety standards, ensuring full compliance and proactive risk management across the site.
* You’ll champion quality management, embedding best practice and ensuring craftsmanship meets the highest specifications.
* You’ll manage commercial responsibilities, including procurement, sequencing, reporting and contractual obligations.
Location & Project Profile
You will be part of our Central Region where high-end country projects from £500k to £100m are delivered by teams aligned to the scale and complexity of each build. Our portfolio for the region spans listed buildings, major refurbishments, contemporary new builds, sporting estates, boutique hotels, and substantial private residences. You’ll be based on‑site at one of our prestigious projects, joining a warm and professional team known for their expertise, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.
Benefits
* Grow your skills and your career with access to full training and development programmes designed to help you reach your full potential.
* Be part of an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to share ideas and make a real impact.
* Enjoy a comprehensive rewards package including a competitive salary, company pension, sick pay, life cover, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and long service recognition.
* Earn more time off with a holiday allowance that increases with your length of service - plus all bank holidays.
* Save on everyday essentials with exclusive discounts at leading retailers and supermarkets.
* Get 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Programme, offering expert advice, counselling, and practical help whenever you need it.
* Enjoy a restful holiday break – we close during the Christmas period, giving you the chance to relax over the festive season.
* We prioritise your wellbeing with our healthcare programmes, annual flu vaccines, and for those who will benefit, a personalised menopause plan.
Qualifications & Knowledge
* You’ll bring extensive experience managing complex, high end construction projects valued £6m - £12m.
* You’ll demonstrate strong technical, construction and problem solving expertise across multiple disciplines.
* You’ll have proven leadership capability, driving performance, communication and collaboration on site.
* You’ll be proficient in programme development and software such as Powerproject.
* You’ll understand SHE regulations, contractual frameworks and pre‑construction processes.
* You’ll hold core certifications including SMSTS and First Aid, supported by comprehensive construction knowledge.
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