Senior Site Manager – New Build Education (Contract)
We are working with a well-established, Tier 1 main contractor with a strong track record delivering large-scale education and commercial projects across the UK. The business is known for delivering high‑value, complex new build schemes, with a focus on quality, programme delivery, and health & safety. They have a strong pipeline of secured work and are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager for a flagship education project in Essex.
This is a long‑term contract role (circa 4 years) on a major new build academy, currently in pre‑construction and due to start on site shortly. The project is valued at up to £80m, with a significant weekly spend and a fast‑paced delivery programme. Candidates MUST have delivered new build education projects up to £80m to be considered.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage the contract works on site in accordance with company procedures and monitor the construction process throughout.
- Attend and lead site meetings, including organising and chairing progress / production meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Represent the project in client progress meetings where required.
- Maintain a detailed daily site diary (Work Wallet) including photographic records.
- Review and drive the construction programme, producing short and medium‑term programmes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with site teams, client representatives, and stakeholders.
- Support the commercial team with cost control and programme delivery.
- Lead site teams to ensure the highest standards of health & safety, promoting a proactive safety culture (Red/Yellow/Green card system).
- Oversee the delivery and close‑out of Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Contribute to and manage the site logistics plan, ensuring full compliance across all site activities.
- Drive programme, quality, and delivery on a large‑scale, fast‑paced new build project.
Tickets / Qualifications
- Degree qualified or equivalent in Construction or related discipline (or strong site‑based experience).
- SMSTS (essential).
- CSCS Card (Black or Gold preferred).
- First Aid at Work.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, sequencing, and delivery.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong organisational and planning ability.
- Proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
- Experience using Viewpoint 4P, SnagR, M‑Site, and Work Wallet.
Experience Required
- Proven experience as a Site Manager / Senior Site Manager on new build projects from groundworks through to completion.
- MUST have delivered new build education or commercial schemes up to £80m.
- Experience working for a main contractor on large‑scale builds.
- Strong track record managing programme, quality, and site teams on high‑value projects.
- Experience working on fast‑paced projects with significant weekly spend (£1m+ per week).
- Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex site logistics.
- Comfortable working in a high‑pressure, delivery‑focused environment.
- Experience in pre‑construction / early project phases is advantageous.
What’s in it for you?
- £300 per day (long‑term contract).
- 4‑year secured project offering stability rarely seen in contract roles.
- Opportunity to work on a flagship £80m education scheme.
- Long‑term pipeline with a major UK contractor.
- Strong potential for follow‑on projects upon completion.
If you are interested or know someone who is interested, contact me below or email your CV to me.
#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-20”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Parker Jones Group Ltd”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__436830481__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=140” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Chelmsford” } } }Senior Site Manager – New Build Education (Contract)
We are working with a well-established, Tier 1 main contractor with a strong track record delivering large-scale education and commercial projects across the UK. The business is known for delivering high‑value, complex new build schemes, with a focus on quality, programme delivery, and health & safety. They have a strong pipeline of secured work and are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager for a flagship education project in Essex.
This is a long‑term contract role (circa 4 years) on a major new build academy, currently in pre‑construction and due to start on site shortly. The project is valued at up to £80m, with a significant weekly spend and a fast‑paced delivery programme. Candidates MUST have delivered new build education projects up to £80m to be considered.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage the contract works on site in accordance with company procedures and monitor the construction process throughout.
- Attend and lead site meetings, including organising and chairing progress / production meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Represent the project in client progress meetings where required.
- Maintain a detailed daily site diary (Work Wallet) including photographic records.
- Review and drive the construction programme, producing short and medium‑term programmes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with site teams, client representatives, and stakeholders.
- Support the commercial team with cost control and programme delivery.
- Lead site teams to ensure the highest standards of health & safety, promoting a proactive safety culture (Red/Yellow/Green card system).
- Oversee the delivery and close‑out of Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Contribute to and manage the site logistics plan, ensuring full compliance across all site activities.
- Drive programme, quality, and delivery on a large‑scale, fast‑paced new build project.
Tickets / Qualifications
- Degree qualified or equivalent in Construction or related discipline (or strong site‑based experience).
- SMSTS (essential).
- CSCS Card (Black or Gold preferred).
- First Aid at Work.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, sequencing, and delivery.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong organisational and planning ability.
- Proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
- Experience using Viewpoint 4P, SnagR, M‑Site, and Work Wallet.
Experience Required
- Proven experience as a Site Manager / Senior Site Manager on new build projects from groundworks through to completion.
- MUST have delivered new build education or commercial schemes up to £80m.
- Experience working for a main contractor on large‑scale builds.
- Strong track record managing programme, quality, and site teams on high‑value projects.
- Experience working on fast‑paced projects with significant weekly spend (£1m+ per week).
- Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex site logistics.
- Comfortable working in a high‑pressure, delivery‑focused environment.
- Experience in pre‑construction / early project phases is advantageous.
What’s in it for you?
- £300 per day (long‑term contract).
- 4‑year secured project offering stability rarely seen in contract roles.
- Opportunity to work on a flagship £80m education scheme.
- Long‑term pipeline with a major UK contractor.
- Strong potential for follow‑on projects upon completion.
If you are interested or know someone who is interested, contact me below or email your CV to me.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…