Senior Site Manager

Company: Galliford Try Plc
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Site Manager to join the Team at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Exeter or Devon area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the site is organised and in good order.
  • Have an understanding of your position within the construction team and what is expected.
  • Assist and lead occasions with various disciplines within the construction processes.
  • Communicate within the construction team and potentially direct junior members.
  • Take direction and instruction from line managers and challenge if necessary.
  • Direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
  • Train and develop junior members of the team to meet current and assessed future requirements.
  • Monitor that the buying team and surveying department order the correct materials and sub‑contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with the Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
  • Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers, thereby providing a working environment that engenders high morale.
  • Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instituting any necessary corrective actions.
  • Establish that staff training and development has occurred as planned at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages.
  • Achieve maximum marks on the twice‑monthly Health and Safety audit.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Significant experience working on design and build projects for a main contractor.
  • Experience of managing all aspects of the build process, coordinating packages from the design and procurement phase through to installation on site and handover.
  • Experience in the management of Health and Safety and the design and procurement processes.
  • Experience working on Education and/or MOJ projects is desirable.
  • Trade experience and site experience preferred.
  • Up‑to‑date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation.
  • CSCS Card at Site Manager level.
  • Valid SMSTS certificate.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
  • Corporate discounts, including Cycle to Work schemes.
  • Comprehensive pension plan.
  • Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
  • Private medical scheme options for all salaried employees.
  • Employee assistance programme providing free 24/7 support.
  • Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
  • Agile Working programme allowing flexibility in when, where and how you work.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026