Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager - Parkgate
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance & Benefits
Location: Parkgate ( PO)
Project: £9 Million New Build Carehome
Programme: 12-month build programme

About the Role
A well-established South Coast main contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of a new £9 million care home scheme in Parkgate.
The project is a new build, traditionally constructed three-storey care home, providing approximately 55 bedrooms along with a range of communal spaces, kitchen facilities, en-suite accommodation, external works and associated packages.

The scheme is due to commence shortly, with the structure starting on site within the next few weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Manager to take ownership of a project from the early stages through to completion and handover.

The contractor has a strong reputation across the South Coast and a healthy pipeline of secured work, offering genuine long-term opportunity beyond this project.

The Project
You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of a £9m care home scheme, including:

60-bed new build care home
Three-storey traditional build construction
Resident bedrooms with en-suite facilities
Multiple communal lounges and dining areas
Commercial kitchen and back-of-house facilities
External works and landscaping packages
Full site coordination from structure through to completion
12-month construction programmeKey Responsibilities
Site Delivery & Coordination

Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site
Drive the project programme from early construction stages through to handover
Manage subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme
Coordinate the structure, envelope, internal fit-out and external packages
Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team and design team
Monitor progress, identify potential issues early and implement solutionsHealth, Safety & Quality

Maintain high standards of health, safety and welfare across site
Ensure all works are carried out in line with company procedures and current regulations
Carry out site inductions, toolbox talks and regular inspections
Monitor quality standards throughout the build
Ensure snagging, finishing and handover requirements are properly managedPlanning & Logistics

Support short-term programming and lookahead planning
Coordinate labour, materials, deliveries and site logistics
Manage sequencing of trades across multiple work areas
Ensure key programme milestones are achieved
Maintain clear site records and progress reportingStakeholder Management

Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and the wider project team
Maintain strong communication with the client and internal teams
Support commercial teams with progress updates, variations and subcontractor performance
Ensure the project is delivered to the required standard, on time and within budget expectationsWhat We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or strong Site Manager ready to take full project responsibility
Experience delivering new build projects, ideally within care home, healthcare, residential or similar sectors
Strong knowledge of traditional build construction
Ability to manage a project from structure through to completion
Confident managing subcontractors, programme, logistics, health & safety and quality
Previous experience on projects of circa £5m-£10m+
Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills
Hands-on, proactive and solutions-focused approach
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid essential
How to Apply
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