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Senior Site Manager

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Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£70k - £90k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Site Manager

Location: Luton
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

Senior Site Manager – £140m Residential Development | Luton

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a growing main contractor on a flagship £140m residential development in Luton, comprising 292 new homes and a Community Hub.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major residential scheme while joining a business experiencing significant growth. The company is forecasting turnover of £160m-£180m this year, increasing to £250m next year, with a substantial pipeline of secured projects. They currently employ around 40-50 Senior Site Managers and Site Managers across the business and are looking to strengthen the team with a further 20 hires over the next 12 months.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a major section of the development, leading site teams and subcontractors to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Leading the day-to-day management of a significant section of the project.

* Managing Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and subcontractors.

* Driving programme performance and ensuring key milestones are achieved.

* Maintaining exceptional standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.

* Coordinating trades, logistics and construction activities across multiple work fronts.

* Chairing subcontractor and progress meetings.

* Monitoring quality throughout the build and ensuring successful handovers.

* Working closely with the Project Manager to identify and resolve construction challenges.

* Producing progress reports and contributing to project planning and delivery.

About You

* Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager working for a main contractor.

* Strong residential new build experience is highly desirable.

* Experience delivering large-scale housing or apartment developments.

* Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.

* Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and site teams effectively.

* Strong understanding of construction programming, quality control and health & safety.

* SMSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid at Work are essential.

What's on Offer?

* Permanent position with a financially secure and expanding contractor.

* Opportunity to work on a flagship £140m residential development.

* Strong pipeline of future projects offering long-term career security.

* Genuine opportunities for progression into Project Management as the business continues to grow.

* Competitive salary, car allowance and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're an experienced Senior Site Manager looking to join a contractor with ambitious growth plans, an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of residential work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion

Reference: 225303097

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Senior Site Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library

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Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£70k - £90k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Site Manager

Location: Luton
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

Senior Site Manager – £140m Residential Development | Luton

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a growing main contractor on a flagship £140m residential development in Luton, comprising 292 new homes and a Community Hub.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major residential scheme while joining a business experiencing significant growth. The company is forecasting turnover of £160m-£180m this year, increasing to £250m next year, with a substantial pipeline of secured projects. They currently employ around 40-50 Senior Site Managers and Site Managers across the business and are looking to strengthen the team with a further 20 hires over the next 12 months.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a major section of the development, leading site teams and subcontractors to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Leading the day-to-day management of a significant section of the project.

* Managing Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and subcontractors.

* Driving programme performance and ensuring key milestones are achieved.

* Maintaining exceptional standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.

* Coordinating trades, logistics and construction activities across multiple work fronts.

* Chairing subcontractor and progress meetings.

* Monitoring quality throughout the build and ensuring successful handovers.

* Working closely with the Project Manager to identify and resolve construction challenges.

* Producing progress reports and contributing to project planning and delivery.

About You

* Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager working for a main contractor.

* Strong residential new build experience is highly desirable.

* Experience delivering large-scale housing or apartment developments.

* Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.

* Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and site teams effectively.

* Strong understanding of construction programming, quality control and health & safety.

* SMSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid at Work are essential.

What's on Offer?

* Permanent position with a financially secure and expanding contractor.

* Opportunity to work on a flagship £140m residential development.

* Strong pipeline of future projects offering long-term career security.

* Genuine opportunities for progression into Project Management as the business continues to grow.

* Competitive salary, car allowance and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're an experienced Senior Site Manager looking to join a contractor with ambitious growth plans, an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of residential work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion
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