Senior Site Manager
JOB_53520714737654Job type
PermanentLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
£60,000 - £70,000
Senior Site Manager - Berkshire
Senior Site Manager – Reading
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Location: Reading / Thames Valley
Location: Reading / Thames Valley
We are working with a well-established regional main contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to support the delivery of a new £10m residential apartment scheme in Reading. The project consists of a new-build private residential apartment block and will require a strong site manager who is confident overseeing day-to-day site operations, managing subcontractors, driving programme, maintaining quality standards and supporting the Project Manager through to completion.This is a key No.2 role on site, suited to someone who has a solid main contracting background and experience delivering residential, apartment, mixed-use or new-build schemes.
Company Overview
The contractor is a respected regional business with a long-standing presence across Berkshire, Reading and the wider Thames Valley. They deliver a varied range of projects across:
- Residential
- Education
- Healthcare
- Commercial
- Leisure
- Refurbishment
- New build
- Community and public sector schemes
They have built their reputation on quality delivery, repeat business and strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners. This is a good opportunity to join a stable contractor with a strong regional workload and a supportive senior management team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager in the delivery of a £10m residential apartment scheme
- Manage day-to-day site operations and subcontractor activity
- Drive programme progress and ensure works are delivered to agreed timescales
- Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and site presentation
- Coordinate trades, logistics, materials and site resources
- Assist with short-term programming and daily planning
- Monitor works against drawings, specifications and build quality expectations
- Liaise with the commercial, design and technical teams where required
- Attend site meetings and provide clear progress updates
- Help manage snagging, finishing works and handover requirements
- Promote a positive, well-organised and professional site environment
About You
The client is looking for a Senior Site Manager who can be trusted to take responsibility on site and support the successful delivery of the scheme.
You will ideally have:
- Experience working for a main contractor
- Previous experience on residential, apartment or mixed-use schemes
- Strong knowledge of new-build construction
- Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple trades
- Good eye for quality and finishing standards
- Strong health & safety awareness
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid preferred
- Experience working as a No.2 on site or leading significant packages
What’s on Offer
- £60,000 – £70,000 salary
- Car allowance
- Pension
- Opportunity to work on a £10m residential scheme in Reading
- Long-term regional workload across the Thames Valley
- Stable and supportive business
- Good opportunity for future progression
If you’re interested in learning more, please send your CV to [email protected] or contact James Mitchell at the Hays Southampton office for a confidential discussion.
Senior Site ManagerJOB_535207147376542026-07-142026-10-13
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