Job Description:

Senior Site Manager

📍 Nottingham
💰 Up to £75,000 + Package + Bonus
🏗️ High-Rise Build-to-Rent Development
🏢 Leading Main Contractor

Buildforce Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Manager on behalf of a reputable main contractor delivering a landmark high-rise Build-to-Rent development in Nottingham.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving business with a strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use projects, taking a leading role on a flagship multi-room scheme.

The Role

As Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for leading the site team and overseeing daily site operations on a live construction project. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will play a key role in planning, coordination, quality assurance, health & safety, and programme delivery, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a proactive individual who can drive performance, manage subcontractors, mentor junior staff, and maintain excellent standards across all aspects of the build.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Take overall ownership of Health & Safety performance on site
• Lead the management and close-out of H&S actions
• Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and maintain a "don't walk by" attitude
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the project

Quality Assurance

• Take full ownership of QA processes on site
• Ensure quality procedures are followed by all site personnel
• Review design information against specifications and contract requirements
• Monitor workmanship standards and proactively address defects
• Maintain accurate QA records and documentation
• Champion a "right first time" approach across the project

Site Leadership & Project Delivery

• Work closely with the Project Manager to develop weekly work plans and logistics strategies
• Lead labour management and subcontractor coordination
• Support programme development and short-term planning
• Chair contractor and coordination meetings
• Attend client meetings and progress reviews
• Ensure site activities are communicated effectively to all stakeholders
• Drive productivity whilst maintaining quality and safety standards
• Manage and develop junior members of the site team
• Work collaboratively with Design and M&E teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Support commercial reviews, procurement activities, subcontractor appointments and scope reviews

Commercial Awareness

• Work closely with the Quantity Surveying team to monitor project costs
• Understand contractual obligations and programme implications
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will possess:

✅ SMSTS
✅ CSCS Management Card
✅ First Aid at Work
✅ Temporary Works Coordinator

In addition, applicants should have:

A minimum of 4 years' experience operating as a Senior Site Manager on high-value, multi-room residential developments

Previous experience delivering high-rise residential, Build-to-Rent, student accommodation, hotel or mixed-use schemes

Strong leadership and team management skills

Good commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts

Excellent planning and coordination abilities

Strong IT and reporting skills

Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities

The ability to mentor and develop site teams

References available from previous multi-room developments

Ideally, candidates will live within approximately one hour of Birmingham, although flexibility to travel may be required depending on future business needs.

What's on Offer?

✅ Salary up to £75,000 DOE
✅ Attractive benefits package
✅ Performance-related bonus
✅ Opportunity to work on a flagship high-rise development
✅ Long-term career progression with a growing contractor
✅ Supportive and collaborative project environment

This role would suit an ambitious Senior Site Manager looking to take ownership of a major residential scheme and further their career with a highly respected contractor.

📞 For a confidential discussion, please contact Heather Duncan.