Senior Site Manager
Location: Maidstone
Start Date: Nov 2025
Day Rate Rate: £260 - £280 per day depending on experience
Duration: 1 year
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a high-quality care home development. This is a freelance position suited to a confident leader with a strong track record of managing residential or healthcare construction sites from groundwork through to handover.
You’ll be responsible for managing all site operations, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of health & safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day site operations and subcontractor coordination
Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies
Liaise with the client, consultants, and project team
Manage site documentation, including RAMS, progress reports, and site diaries
Drive project timelines and ensure milestones are met
Quality control and snagging
Chair and contribute to regular site meetings
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager, ideally with care home or residential healthcare projects
SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid certified
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Strong understanding of construction processes, health & safety, and quality standards
Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and suppliers on a live site
Experience working on design & build contracts is advantageous