Senior Site Manager

Experienced and well-rounded Senior Site Managers / Senior Building Managers are required here within Willmott Dixon's Construction South division…

Our pipeline has never looked stronger. We’re securing more projects, expanding our capabilities, and investing in the people who will shape our future. If you’re driven by challenge, growth and positive change, you’ll find this a place where your expertise truly matters.

As a Senior Site Manager here at Willmott Dixon, you will be supporting our Construction Manager and leading a team of Site/Building Managers across a diverse range of projects within our portfolio… Including Education, Defence, Leisure and Health!

You will be part of our ‘one team’ ethos that delivers quality projects on time whilst also having a positive impact on the local community.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, as the successful candidate you will manage the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality.

*NB. We have multiple exciting project allocation options located throughout the South... e.g. South & Southwest London, East Sussex, Southampton, Brighton and even The Isle of White to name a few!

Key responsibilities:

• Organise the works and supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades… Ensuring an excellent site image is maintained.
• Undertake the works to eliminate waste and avoid non-recoverable costs and preliminary losses. Whilst liaising with the commercial team to ensure commercial success.
• Produce and develop mid-long-term programmes (6-12 week look ahead), control operations, and monitor and report on progress.
• Manage supply chain packages and chairing meetings with stringent record keeping – to ensure progress & compliance against contracted works packages
• Understand the client priorities and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations.
• Manage project handover and ensure defect/snag free completion.
• Support the strategy for the closure of defects during defects period and obtain a certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set.
• Lead by example with a positive can-do attitude.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven track record of successful delivery of Commercial Construction projects across various sectors.
• Solutions driven with a proven record of using construction experience to overcome logistical, design and construction issues as they arise.
• Computer literate with proven use of Microsoft Office suite, MS Project or ASTA.
• Use of Common Data Environments e.g. Nialli, Dalux, Fieldview etc
• The ability to read, accurately interpret, and communicate programmes, drawings and technical specifications to the wider site team.
• Proven experience in managing the supply chain, direct employees, consultants and liaising with the end customer/client reps.
• Appropriate CSCS card, SMSTS certificate and First Aid at Work certificate.

Desirable Criteria:

• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent.
• Valid driving licence.

In Return

We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025.

Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.