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Senior Site Manager

Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £70K- £80K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: SSMESS04_1793889355
Posted: November 5, 2026

Senior Site Manager

I am currently working with a strong Main Contractor, who have an opportunity for Senior Site Manager, to oversee large new build school in Essex. This would be a no2 position, managing the project from start to finish. This is a great opportunity to join a solid and stable company, with great opportunities of progression.

Our client is looking for someone with experience leading education or commercial projects of £15+ million from site set up to handover.

Responsibilities for Senior Site Manager

  • Construction lead on a flagship project for a top Main Contractor.
  • Working with design, managing site managers and pushing the programme.
  • Oversee schemes as No2 - managing the whole build process from start to finish.

Requirements for Senior Site Manager

  • Ideally a Site Manager who is confident in their ability to lead, good communicator and excellent with clients.
  • Ideally but not essential, previous experience overseeing a new build school.
  • Excellent client facing and communication across design, commercial and operations.
  • Looking for someone who is career focused and wanting to progress.